Description
These products will make your KX2 ready for travel and use. The KX2 products again have two elements. The first layer of protection are the Raised Handles on the new end plates. Then when you add the thermal formed Poly-carbonate Cover you get complete protections that is backpack ready!
The Raised handles offer much needed front panel protection to all of the knobs, buttons and delicate LCD display
• Made from Aircraft Grade 7075 T6 Aluminum to resist bending
• All parts are laser cut to match all factory cutouts and media tumbled for a smooth edge
• All coatings applied by an ISO certified coating company
• Mil Spec Powder Coating in the factory Elecraft color
• Two part UV Stabilized Epoxy Silk Screen lettering so it won’t fade or yellow
• Text matches factory look
• The new panels will provide a much needed basic carry handle
Adds only .4 ounces to the weight of the radio
The injection molded cover is Poly-carbonate and the same material used in fighter cockpit windshields and bank teller window bullet proofing for the second layer of protection.
• Completely covers all of the KX2’s delicate LCD display, control knobs and buttons while in transport, keeping away dust and foreign debris
• Provides limited protection from impact to the front panel when installed, (although we have severely abused some covers with no damage to the radio)
• Eliminates accidental powering on of radio, protecting the batteries
• Smoke grey allows visual confirmation of radio power status
• Snaps easily and securely into Side KX end panels requiring no tools, additional straps, connectors, or removable parts to get lost
Weighs only 1 ounce
All materials from US manufacturers and all production done in the USA
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Warren –
The Side KX, Cover and Ends are a great addition to the KX2. They provide a much greater level of protect for the rig. The Ends are easy to swap and the Cover fits well albeit a little tight to pop off. No one plans to damage their gear in the pack on the way to a summit, but the Cover and Ends give you that additional level of confidence that all will be good when you reach the summit and pull the KX2 from the pack.
Scott has clearly spent a good deal of time on research and development. International shipping through United States Postal Service is quick and provides the ability to track.
Bob -W7BV –
The SideKX end plates are of high quality and fit perfectly on my KX2. The cover also is of excellent quality and together with the end plates provide superior protection for the radio when travelling or backpacking. In contrast to the covers for my KX3 and PX3, the KX2 cover requires considerable pressure to install and remove for my ageing fingers. This may not be problem for those with younger, stronger fingers! Scott informed me that the stiffness is due the ends of the cover being less flexible because of being shorter. As a quick fix, I cut 0.5” relief slits in the corners of the cover to relief some of the stress and permit easier inward flexing of the ends of the cover as suggested by Myron, WV0H’s Blog on September 21, 2016. This has has worked very well without any noticeable reduction in the firm attachment and protection provided by the cover.
Norbert KP4WK (verified owner) –
I was about to place an order as soon as the KX2 covers came out but saw some reviews on the forums claiming that the cover would not come off after install, I decided to hold on my purchase. Then a few days later, I took my KX2 to the park and once again saw the need for the cover and the raised handles to protect it.
I contacted Scott at Gemsproducts and he directed me to the installation instructions on their website.
Well, I placed the order on a Thursday morning and got it on Saturday via priority mail.
Wow, I’m very satisfied with this product. It was a 15-20 min pretty straight forward installation. The cover and raised handles fit nicely on my KX2 and not only does it look cool but it protects all the knobs and the LCD.
The cover snaps easily into the end panels and please be aware that it will NOT come off if you pull it straight up. You have to press a little on the side handle opening and then up. It snaps off relatively easily once you’ve done it a few times. I actually like it and I’m not worried that it will come off during transport. I highly recommend this product for the KX2. 5 Stars
Pedro, CT1DBS/CU3HF (verified owner) –
The kx-2 handles and the cover arrive today. I installed them in a short (lunch) time following yours instructions, which were spot on.
Smiliar of those for the KX-3, that I have it installed in the KX-3, they are high quality and performing as advised. They are a very nice protection for my KX-2 that I use (to work hard) in my SOTA activations.
Nice communication on the buying process and sending abroad without any problem.
Congrats on this outstanding products!
Ben N0WER (verified owner) –
Generally, I’m all thumbs.
I knew I had to get the SideKX handles and cover — the protection is just so worth it — but I was dreading installing them, especially when I saw that my KX2 was one of the ones with the foam heatsink installed.
Never fear. The process was incredibly simple, and after about 15 minutes I had everything installed. It looks like a factory item! I could not be more pleased.
Alfredo HB9IQP/CU2BR ARRL-Lifemember (verified owner) –
GREAT products! Fast delivery, serious seller. Many thanx Scott, see you maybe on HF.. Cuagn and best 73