Re: [Elecraft] KX3/KXPA100 as a mobile?

[Edward R Cole]

I would say the pair were designed for mobile operation.  Be sure to 
use the RJ45 control cable to remotely control the KXPA100.
I installed mine in my Ford F2504x4 truck for use when traveling with 
our 30-foot 5th wheel trailer.

Details: http://www.kl7uw.com/Mobile.htm

I tried some hamsticks unsuccessfully.  Eventually will get a Tarheel 
to install on front corner of the bed.


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Re: [Elecraft] KX3/KXPA100 as a mobile?

[Bill Steffey NY9H]

started with a kx3 & kxpa100 to replace an icom 706. But the kx3 would 
not fit between the seats  on my VW..back to the 706.


 and then I picked up a kx2 the first day at dayton. IT FIT.  But wait 
...it fit in the dash, even better.


At a stoplight a lady asked from adjacent car what it that thing on your 
roof. My little tarhill on a quick mount on my roofrack.


How far can you talk on THAT    how about from Walmart's parking lot 
to     KUWAIT.  no wires...no internet..


From my Chicago mobile I have repeatedly worked a Sunday morning net in 
Western PA ( a PEMA net) ...on 80  on that quite small antenna.


For 20 years I had used an ATAS antenna with the 706,  sadly the antenna 
housing oxidised tight and became unservicable. Tried a second 
antenna...it did the same.


The TARHEEL is fantastic and I do take it apart yearly.

pictures of the setup are available on my QRZ page ... midway down the 
page under " PA PICTURES CLICK HERE "



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Re: [Elecraft] KX3/KXPA100 as a mobile?

[JP Douglas]

I use a spanish made Falcon Outback 1899 antenna w/Goliath mag mount. Supposed 
to do 80 -6 metres but won’t do 80 in my little Chevy, has jumpers for diff 
bands. Max 125 watt. Works great for me.
73 de Jose Douglas KB1TCD

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> On Apr 7, 2020, at 9:16 PM, Tox  wrote:
> 
> Suggestions for a mobile HF antenna that could sanely be attached to a Rav4 ?
> 
> Thanks
> Scott
> AD6YT
> 
>> On Tue, Apr 7, 2020 at 6:13 PM John Hendricks  wrote:
>> 
>> I have used this combination successfully. Worked great if a efficent
>> antenna is used on 20 meters.  Have now moved the combination to a go box,
>> capable of Pactor, with more digital modes to come.
>> 
>> John K7JLT
>> 
>> John K7JLT
>> 
>>> On Tue, Apr 7, 2020, 5:36 PM Steve KC6ZKT  wrote:
>>> 
>>> I have been thinking about installing an HF mobile rig. One idea that
>>> appeals to me is a KX3/KXPA100 setup, where the radio is can be placed
>>> and hooked-up in (passenger side) glove box, and the amp is more
>>> permanently installed under a back seat.
>>> 
>>> I have two questions:
>>> 
>>> 1) If you have tried this, can you tell me about your experience? How
>>> did it work? How was it set-up? Etc.
>>> 
>>> 2) What will I be giving up if I cannot really operate the controls on
>>> the KXPA100 and only have the KX3 in front of me?
>>> --
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3/KXPA100 as a mobile?

[Bill Frantz]

On 4/7/20 at 9:16 PM, scott.sm...@gmail.com (Tox) wrote:


Suggestions for a mobile HF antenna that could sanely be attached to a Rav4 ?


I have a Little Tarheel screwdriver antenna attached to my 
Subaru Forester. It seems to work well, the higher frequency 
bands are easier to use than the low frequency ones.


I remember a SSB contact with Denmark while my wife was driving 
on I40 in the Mojave. He was working stations all over north and 
south America. It was one of my first DX contacts.


I also remember using it on 80M with a 10W K3 during CQP. I 
would tune the radio, and when I found a station, I'd start 
transmitting and tuning the antenna. Usually by the time I got 
my call sign out the antenna was in tune. Every contact I made 
said, "You're really weak, but we'll make it work." Thanks to 
all of them for their efforts and the Qs.


On 80M it is more of a preselector than an antenna. hihi

73 Bill AE6JV

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Re: [Elecraft] KX3/KXPA100 as a mobile?

[Tox]

Suggestions for a mobile HF antenna that could sanely be attached to a Rav4 ?

Thanks
Scott
AD6YT

On Tue, Apr 7, 2020 at 6:13 PM John Hendricks  wrote:
>
> I have used this combination successfully. Worked great if a efficent
> antenna is used on 20 meters.  Have now moved the combination to a go box,
> capable of Pactor, with more digital modes to come.
>
> John K7JLT
>
> John K7JLT
>
> On Tue, Apr 7, 2020, 5:36 PM Steve KC6ZKT  wrote:
>
> > I have been thinking about installing an HF mobile rig. One idea that
> > appeals to me is a KX3/KXPA100 setup, where the radio is can be placed
> > and hooked-up in (passenger side) glove box, and the amp is more
> > permanently installed under a back seat.
> >
> > I have two questions:
> >
> > 1) If you have tried this, can you tell me about your experience? How
> > did it work? How was it set-up? Etc.
> >
> > 2) What will I be giving up if I cannot really operate the controls on
> > the KXPA100 and only have the KX3 in front of me?
> > --
> > --... ...--
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3/KXPA100 as a mobile?

[John Hendricks]

I have used this combination successfully. Worked great if a efficent
antenna is used on 20 meters.  Have now moved the combination to a go box,
capable of Pactor, with more digital modes to come.

John K7JLT

John K7JLT

On Tue, Apr 7, 2020, 5:36 PM Steve KC6ZKT  wrote:

> I have been thinking about installing an HF mobile rig. One idea that
> appeals to me is a KX3/KXPA100 setup, where the radio is can be placed
> and hooked-up in (passenger side) glove box, and the amp is more
> permanently installed under a back seat.
>
> I have two questions:
>
> 1) If you have tried this, can you tell me about your experience? How
> did it work? How was it set-up? Etc.
>
> 2) What will I be giving up if I cannot really operate the controls on
> the KXPA100 and only have the KX3 in front of me?
> --
> --... ...--
> SteveSgt, KC6ZKT, @CM97bj73
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3/KXPA100 as a mobile?

[Phil Genera]

To your second point, nothing. I had my KXPA100 in my basement for a few
years, directly beneath my operating position. It worked great, after a bit
of hacking to get the serial port accessible to the computer upstairs, for
CAT control.

On Tue, Apr 7, 2020, 20:35 Steve KC6ZKT  wrote:

> I have been thinking about installing an HF mobile rig. One idea that
> appeals to me is a KX3/KXPA100 setup, where the radio is can be placed
> and hooked-up in (passenger side) glove box, and the amp is more
> permanently installed under a back seat.
>
> I have two questions:
>
> 1) If you have tried this, can you tell me about your experience? How
> did it work? How was it set-up? Etc.
>
> 2) What will I be giving up if I cannot really operate the controls on
> the KXPA100 and only have the KX3 in front of me?
> --
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[Elecraft] KX3/KXPA100 as a mobile?

[Steve KC6ZKT]

I have been thinking about installing an HF mobile rig. One idea that
appeals to me is a KX3/KXPA100 setup, where the radio is can be placed
and hooked-up in (passenger side) glove box, and the amp is more
permanently installed under a back seat.

I have two questions:

1) If you have tried this, can you tell me about your experience? How
did it work? How was it set-up? Etc.

2) What will I be giving up if I cannot really operate the controls on
the KXPA100 and only have the KX3 in front of me?
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