Hi Dave, I did a presentation at the Pacificon HFpack forum titled "HFpack Lite and the Elecraft KX3," in which I proposed a 5-pound (total) variation on HFpack. It is based on the KX3, a very lightweight antenna, external Li battery, and a hypothetical mic-on-steroids that could control the radio while it is in the backpack -- including turning it on/off. The talk was very well received, with lots of input on possible antennas, etc., from the audience. Bonnie was there, and later stopped by our booth, which I interpreted as a celebrity endorsement.
I'd be happy to send you my powerpoint presentation, although it is long on illustrations and short on explanations. You'll have to use a bit of imagination. 73, Wayne N6KR > I will be most interested to see how the HF Packer folks respond to > the KX3. > I'm not one myself, but they are a very innovative group when it > comes to > implementing small radios. Since radios like the FT-817 and IC-703 > are > relative power hogs compared to the KX3, I suspect that will be > another very > significant factor. It's always a lot of fun watching these folks > "do their > thing", as was the case most recently at Pacificon. Bonnie, KQ6XA, > was > putting out a very potent signal with her setup at Pacificon, and > knocking > off contacts one right after another. She was getting better signal > reports > than I was using my 100 watt mobile setup! Anyway, I can already > visualize > how HF Packers will fabricate a way of mounting a KX3 in front of > them and > having substantially enhanced operating ergonomics in the process. > > As Terry, WA0ITP says, "I love this stuff!" Even as a spectator! > > Dave W7AQK > ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
