Perhaps Elecraft or a machinist would consider offering optional left and right side panels for the K3 that are drilled and tapped to accept a mobile mounting bracket. Painted to match, of course.
73 de Terry, W0FM Robert Klein wrote: > > I have a K3/100, no sub-receiver. > > > > I do not find anything in the K3 manual, on the Elecraft website or that I > > recall seeing on this reflector regarding mobile use of the K3. All that I > > find in the manual is, ³12 VDC IN jack is an Anderson PowerPole connector > > rated at 30 amps. (See Specifications, pg.8, for detailed power > > requirements.)² and ³13.8 V nominal (11 V min, 15 V max). 17-22 A typical in > > TX for K3/100, 3-4 A typical in TX for K3/10. 0.9A typical RX (less sub > > receiver). Recommended supply: 13.8VDC @ 25A, continuous duty for K3/100; > > 13.8VDC @ 6A for K3/10. For best results, use the supplied 5 foot (1.53 m) > > power cable.² > > > > I take long road trips several times a month and would love to be able to > > use my K3 along the way. Can I assume by the lack of information that this > > is not recommended? Of course, I don¹t want to something that would damage > > the unit or void the warranty. > > > > If I were to do this, I would expect to wire directly to the battery (not > > through the fuse panel) with fuses in both leads (how many amps, 25?). Will > > I need some kind of choke or filter to avoid engine noise? Anything else I > > should know or that you fine folks could suggest will be most appreciated? > > > > Thanks, > > > > Robert > > KI4ZHF ______________________________________________________________ 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
