My FT-857 control head is mounted to top of sun visor. Folded up it is out
of sight. Folded down it is in field of view of the highway. Perhaps 15
degree above. I can rest left elbow on window and operate by tactile
feedback.
BTW, I worked on diagnostics for GM's first in-dash touchscreen
On Thu,4/2/2015 10:19 AM, Kenneth Talbott wrote:
My FT-857 control head is mounted to top of sun visor.
Elecraft already makes a superb mobile rig. The KX3 with the 100W amp
and tuner is perfect for mobile use. One of my old buddies, K9IKZ,
recently put one into his Audi. The KX3 fit quite
The user interface of VHF mobiles does need to be improved back to the
1940s for safety so that basic functions are completely tactile -
without need to look at the radio. My Metrum II was mounted under the
driver's seat and could be fully controlled without taking my eyes off
the road. This
For mobile use, I like a head that is mountable on the steering wheel
column. My current setup allows me to view the display with minimal eye
diversion. Controls can be accessed through the open upper portion of the
steering wheel.
Dick - KA5KKT
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