I haven’t tried it, but this radio harness seems like it could work to carry a KX2 or KX3 with the knobs up and accessible.
http://www.truenorthgear.com/catalog/products/accessories/dozer-chest-harness <http://www.truenorthgear.com/catalog/products/accessories/dozer-chest-harness> wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Jun 3, 2016, at 4:39 PM, Steve [email protected] [KX3] > <[email protected]> wrote: > > Wayne & All, > > High on my “convenience” list, is the ability to see/use the controls of > whatever radio is selected for HFpack /PM operation while one walks. As a > result, this is one reason I have shunned the various military radios (weight > being another major factor) and use an IC-703 with the face plate remote > mounted on the chest strap connecting the shoulder straps high on the front > chest (with radio in the backpack). > > For the KX2, I envision some sort of zipper pouch, complete with exits for > the various cables, that could be suspended from the chest strap. With the > zipper open, the KX2 controls are available, yet the radio is secure in the > pouch. Whatever antenna is chosen can be mounted to your selected pack frame > in back with light weight coax running up a shoulder strap to your back pack > and antenna mounting point. > > Get with your KX2 pouch vendors - this should be easy to design! (Reference: > Icom LC-156 pouch for 706 or 703 face plate - only better!) > > Steve > aa8af > > >> On Jun 3, 2016, at 11:48 AM, Wayne Burdick [email protected] >> <mailto:[email protected]> [KX3] <[email protected] >> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >> >> Hi all, >> >> HFpack is a form of pedestrian mobile (/PM) operation where the radio is >> secured to your body or installed in a pack in such a way that it can be >> used when needed without any setup. There's a dedicated Yahoo group for >> those interested in this ("hfpack"). This is a great source of information. >> HFpack operators have their own operating events, special frequencies, etc. >> >> The small size of the KX2 should make it ideal for HFpack operation. An op >> who currently use FT-817 mentioned this when we were at Dayton. The KX2 is >> half the weight and has twice the power output, meaning more of his weight >> budget could be dedicated to batteries, antennas, etc. >> >> The KX3 is another frequent choice for HFpackers, thanks to its expanded >> band coverage. 6 meters works great with small antennas, and the 2-meter >> option also comes in handy. >> >> As a frequent hiker, I often use the KX2 hand-held. But I'm interested in >> exploring the possibilities of pack- or belt-mounting the rig. I can also >> imagine a rapid-deployment whip antenna attached to the pack frame. It could >> be a telescoping whip such as an MFJ1820, or maybe a wire spool with a >> weight for tossing it into a tree. >> >> In the half-crazy-but-who-cares department: how about putting a small tuned >> loop *inside* a backpack? On a band like 17 meters, which is great for >> HFpack during the day, a small loop would be reasonably efficient, and could >> cover most of the SSB portion of the band without retuning. >> >> In an month or so, Scott (AK6Q) will have a light-weight, snap-in mobile >> mount bracket for the KX2. This should be useful for some potential HFpack >> installations. 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