I was at Bunnings. Not looking for a new radio case. I never am…
But sitting there on the shelf was a Tactix Clipboard Organiser. And instantly I was transported back a few years. I used one of these many years ago for my Ultralight DXing radios, and for that role it worked brilliantly. Slim. Practical. Tough enough. I hadn’t seen them around for a while, and I’d honestly forgotten how good they were.
Then I did what any radio tragic would do. I pulled out the Pro-107 I happened to have with me. Quick test fit. And that was the moment. With the internal clipboard divider removed, I realised something interesting:
- Pro-107 fits
- Uniden UBC93XLT fits
- Room for accessories
- Antennas, batteries, charger, leads
- Still closes properly
That was enough justification for me. Into the trolley it went.
- Uniden UBC93XLT fits
- Room for accessories
- Antennas, batteries, charger, leads
- Still closes properly
That was enough justification for me. Into the trolley it went.
Why This Works So Well
The beauty of this case is in what it doesn’t look like.
It’s not a Pelican case.
It’s not a bright orange toolbox.
It’s not “radio guy with gear”.
It’s a clipboard.
Builders, electricians and tradespeople carry these everywhere. That means:
It blends in.
It doesn’t scream “expensive equipment”.
It allows for more relaxed, up-close monitoring in public environments.
That low-profile advantage is underrated.
The beauty of this case is in what it doesn’t look like.
It’s not a Pelican case.
It’s not a bright orange toolbox.
It’s not “radio guy with gear”.
It’s a clipboard.
Builders, electricians and tradespeople carry these everywhere. That means:
It blends in.
It doesn’t scream “expensive equipment”.
It allows for more relaxed, up-close monitoring in public environments.
That low-profile advantage is underrated.
Features That Make It Ideal
- Solid Writing Surface: When closed, you’ve got a proper clipboard. Logging frequencies, jotting down callsigns, noting signal strength, all easy and stable.
-Enough Protection: It’s rigid plastic with over-moulded corners. Not bomb-proof, but more than adequate for scanners in a backpack.
-Internal Storage Space: There’s depth inside for. Telescopic antennas, Spare batteries, Charger, Patch leads, Earphones, Small tools and it still remains slim.
- Backpack Friendly: It slides straight into a standard backpack without bulk. That’s huge for portable scanning.
The Build Process
Once home, it was time to customise.
First step:
Remove the internal clipboard divider.
Then I grabbed some pine lengths I’d picked up at the same time. These became my internal dividers.
Once home, it was time to customise.
First step:
Remove the internal clipboard divider.
Then I grabbed some pine lengths I’d picked up at the same time. These became my internal dividers.
Cut pine to size
Covered them in black duct tape
Installed as internal partitions
Added bubble wrap to protect radio screens
Secured everything with more black duct tape
Added a Velcro strap, to keep it safely closed.
Simple. Cheap. Effective.
No 3D printing.
No laser cutting.
No overthinking.
Just practical DIY.
The end result?
It ticks all the boxes.
Covered them in black duct tape
Installed as internal partitions
Added bubble wrap to protect radio screens
Secured everything with more black duct tape
Added a Velcro strap, to keep it safely closed.
Simple. Cheap. Effective.
No 3D printing.
No laser cutting.
No overthinking.
Just practical DIY.
The end result?
It ticks all the boxes.
What It Now Holds
Currently inside:
- RadioShack Pro-107
- Uniden UBC93XLT
- Batteries & charger
- Telescopic antenna
- Earphones
- Leads and small accessories
Currently inside:
- RadioShack Pro-107
- Uniden UBC93XLT
- Batteries & charger
- Telescopic antenna
- Earphones
- Leads and small accessories
Everything has its place.
No rattling.
No screen damage.
No digging around in a bag.
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