The KX2 is probably smaller than a Bendix-King radio, so you’ll have lots of radio harnesses to choose from.
Forestry Suppliers has a few, and there are other places to find them. http://www.forestry-suppliers.com/search.asp?stext=radio%20harness <http://www.forestry-suppliers.com/search.asp?stext=radio%20harness> wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Jun 3, 2016, at 5:38 PM, Wayne Burdick <[email protected]> wrote: > > 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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