Yaesu FTDX-5000 transport case

THIS IS NOT A FLIGHT/SHIPPING CASE!!

As the FTDX-5000 is an expensive and heavy beast I designed and made a transportation/storage case to fit it. I’d looked at what you could buy and everything was huge and heavy, increasing the size of the 5000 by a considerable amount. Something simple, low profile and low weight was required.

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Below is the resulting case. It’s powder coated aluminium, adorned with protective foam so the radio never gets scratched or dusty/wet (just care fitting the lid is all required) and has latches to quickly but securely lock the lid on. Once in the case it can be carried around without fear of accidental bumps, things falling on it, kids fiddling or rain (to and from car etc).
FTDX-500 transport case

The box is designed to enable the radio to be operated whilst still in the base, and even offers a handy place to hang the standard microphone:
FTDX-500 transport case
Rear connector access:
FTDX-500 transport case
Base showing foam support strips, foam side protection, and rubber grommet foot protection:
FTDX-500 transport case
Base strengthening and feet protection:
FTDX-500 transport case
Video showing fitting the lid. (I am extra careful with everything!):