Cool, but I'm hoping to find a much more compact setup than this. Something like a "side pack" that you can open up when needed.
The MH3 mic has up/down buttons, which may be all you need in SSB mode, once the band/mode/volume are all set up and the antenna matched over the full segment of interest (using the ATU if applicable). Wayne On Jun 3, 2016, at 4:47 PM, Walter Underwood <[email protected]> wrote: > 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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