DIY Icom IC-7300 Travel Case 

Understandable. I was a bit concerned at first, however I decided to give it a try. I'm no chemist, so I could be way off base about this, however here is the logic and resources I used: Plastidip: 1) After applying the plastidip, I let it sit outside to cure for 48 hours before moving on to the contact cement step. I recognize that plastidip contains Toluene which is a VOC, however I think (could be wrong), that the chemical reaction between toluene and air should be mostly complete through the curing process. The MSDS does say that it is inert after curing. 2) Plastidip is recommended for aquariums; The critters living in aquariums, the nitrogen cycle of the environment, and other aspects of that environment can be quite sensitive to added chemicals / chemical processes and if, after curing, it is inert enough for the biologics, I felt pretty safe with a TFT screen. 3) According to the MSDS, Carbon Monoxide, Carbon Dioxide, and Nitrogen oxides are possible off gasses if heated to the point of burning. If we are getting up to those temperatures (212 degrees Fahrenheit), chances are that my car/house is already on fire. Even if they were released at low temperatures, I don't know what would be on the screen with which those gasses could react (ignorance, not supposition). www.tapplastics.com/image/pdf/MSDS%20Plasti%20Dip.pdf Contact Cement: 1) After applying the contact cement, I let it cure outside/garage for 4 days. I didn't use it until after there was no discernable smell beyond the fragrance of the room it was in (Ode d' Garage). 2) Has Toluene as an ingredient. According to the MSDS, decomposition can release both COx and NOx. I'm thinking it may be similar to the Plastidip in terms of inert after cure. www.buildsite.com/pdf/dap/DAP-WELDWOOD-Nonflammable-Contact-Cement-SDS-1875532.pdf My intent is that the radio is only going to be in the case for travel, so maybe 2 - 24 hours, with the average being 2-3 hours. I don't know how long it would take to negatively impact the screen, but if it does start to show signs of wear, I will report back out here. If you know of any online resources that would suggest that either of these two substances would yield a fogging of the screen, please share and I'll gladly read and share out. Thanks for raising this good topic.

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To be fair, I was waiting for one of their super mega uber holiday sales that coincided with a solar flare and allowed me to use 4 expired coupons simultaneously under a tent. I Needless to say, I waited awhile, and should have just bought it for $39 a year sooner. I do love the fit and finish of it though, and hope you are finding it to be just as worthwhile. 73 - AC3DS

It adds rigidity to the foam. This helps to keep it all more stable when putting in and taking out. Works for me, but to each their own.

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This case has been a radio saver for me. Even if you can't get this specific case in the UK, I hope you are able to find something comparable. Well worth the investment if your 7300 will travel. Cheers.

I've used it now many times and it has worked amazingly well. Aside from it being a snug fit, it has been a joy to use for transport. Good luck if you make it, and be sure to let it sit for a while to air out and stabilize.

Thank you! So far it is working out nicely. 73s

Welcome!