: Tuesday, December 13, 2016 4:51 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Mobile Radio Dreams & the KX2
Scott from SideKX also has a very nice mobile mount that the KX2 just snaps
into. It in turn has holes for the very popular AMP mounting solutions.
I'm using this with a KX2 to d
having used a 706 for YEARS in my VW...
i tried the kx3 mounting it in the lower console down by the
handbrake, BETWEEN THE SEATS where the 706 head was.
The KX3 with the mic/pwr/ctl lines out the left and the BNC out the
right, doesn't fit ..too wide. However the KX2 fits even with that
On Thu,12/15/2016 1:52 PM, Mike Smith VE9AA wrote:
I am anxious to buy another mobile rig, but need the remote head, 100w and
at least 6m...and not sky high pricing
You should look more closely at the KX3 -- it works quite nicely as a
remote head for the power amp, which can include an
Of Mike
Smith VE9AA
Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2016 3:52 PM
To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Mobile Radio Dreams & the KX2
I run mobile. Have for decades. The past ~5 yrs have been with a Yaesu
FT-857D and a MINI COOPER.
As much as I love my K3 *(and my other radios), i
I run mobile. Have for decades. The past ~5 yrs have been with a Yaesu
FT-857D and a MINI COOPER.
As much as I love my K3 *(and my other radios), if my Yaesu mobile rig died
tomorrow, there is nothing at Elecraft
that could replace it for even CLOSE to the price I could find another 857D
for.
> are in range of digipeaters and Igates.
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> 73, Ed - KL7UW
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Mobile Radio Dreams & the KX2
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Wayne
Wayne suggests the KX2 and KX3 as mobile rigs, and Jim pointed
to a really nice installation for use by the passenger. They are
both viable solutions. However, they do have some problems.
I see mobile rigs being used in 3 ways: (1) Campground rigs for
use when the vehicle is stopped. Here you
Bill,
I use a KX3 with the KXPA mounted on the lid of the cargo box in the pick-up
bed. Antenna is mounted on the other side of the lid.
The "separation" cable works perfectly.
My KX3 is mounded to a pole from the passenger seat bolt just above the
center consol. I find this location ok, but do
I'm sure either KX2 or KX3 are great rigs for mobile.
I'm using the KX3 + KXPA-100 in my new truck on 80m/20m/6m/2m:
http://www.kl7uw.com/Mobile.htm
Using combo of Proclip dash bracket and Ram holder it mounts just
below dash level facing the driver or can be rotated to shotgun seat!
eat fun.
BTW., if you go to UTube California Hammin' you can see my mobile set up,
Cheers,
Mel, K6KBE
From: Jim Brown <j...@audiosystemsgroup.com>
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Tuesday, December 13, 2016 2:46 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Mobile Radio Dreams
On Tue,12/13/2
Scott from SideKX also has a very nice mobile mount that the KX2 just snaps
into. It in turn has holes for the very popular AMP mounting solutions.
I'm using this with a KX2 to drive a KXPA100 in my RAV4 (the one Bill, AE6JV -
the O.P. passed on the road that made him think about mobile op's
On Tue,12/13/2016 11:49 AM, Bill Frantz wrote:
What if Elecraft made a radio specifically designed as a mobile radio?
IMO, the KX3 with its 100W amp comes awfully close to being an ideal HF
rig for mobile use. All it takes is a suitable mount that puts it at eye
level.
For something
Not that a new mobile-only rig wouldn't be a fun design exercise, but… you may
want to consider the KX2. I've used mine mobile often, and this was one of our
goals for the rig. A KX3 can also be used mobile, though it's larger and more
complex.
Here's why the KX2 works so well for
Bill - I'm glad you brought this up.
I've been using the Yaesu FT-857D mobile for a number of years. The number
one thing I appreciate about it is the remote head aspect. It is suitably
sized to sit atop the column of the steering wheel. The controls are all
accessible through the top open
I would think that would be the ultimate driver distraction. The P3 is
about all I look at when operating. [:-)
My Silverado is 13 years old and I've got a new Honda Ridgeline [which
will fit into the garage] on order. While test driving the Honda, I
found the big
A few weeks ago I passed a car with the license WA6HHQ and it
got me to thinking: What if Elecraft made a radio specifically
designed as a mobile radio? Here are some of my ideas:
It would have a UI designed to minimize driver distraction. This
UI might draw inspiration from the 5 button AM
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