Shipping older radios & insurance claims

[kd4e]

That is my 2nd step - need to defend the interior
components (tubes, ceramic standoffs, etc) first,
then bag to defend against water.

> Add to this, " wrap item in plastic bag as a first step".
> 
> I hate picking static laden styrofoam shreds out of every nook and 
> cranny of a newly received item....
> 
> John
> 
> 
> At 01:36 PM 11/25/2007, kd4e wrote:
>> We learn how to pack things so they cannot break them.
>>
>> Most of the damage is the result of careless packing.
>> I pack *assuming* shipper abuse.
>>
>> Here are my thoughts ...
>>
>> 1.  Tubes should be removed and wrapped individually
>>     or the tube area packed with bubble wrap or
>>     newspaper (no popcorn) to keep tubes in their
>>     sockets and to prevent vibration damage.
>>
>> 2.  The exterior of the device should be bagged in
>>     case the shipper leaves it in the rain.



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Thanks! & 73, doc, KD4E
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