[Elecraft] Mobile advice?

Fri Mar 15 18:27:01 2002

John,

I run my K2 mobile all the time.
I use a RS part number 270-1558  (under $6) This is the cig lighter power
cord...
and a RS part number 273-1716  (free when you buy the 270-1558)  This is the
end needed to connect into the power port on the K2.

I use a 10M hamstick (http://www.hamstick.com) and a tri-mag mount on the
top of my van with no other grounds.
Today I worked 10M into Italy and Germany with 10W SSB in the mobile, so I'm
guessing it works pretty well.  Of course, the band conditions may have had
something to do with it, not to mention the Mojo Factor   ;-)

Ron E
KCØIFL

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Sent: Friday, March 15, 2002 15:45
Subject: [Elecraft] Mobile advice?

> Greetings:
>
> Will a cigarette lighter adapter provide enough DC power for an Elecraft
K2 to
> function on SSB mobile? I've got the sudden and unexpected task
(opportunity?)
> of a 1300 mi freeway solo trip in a Ford F150 and am wondering if I can
use my
> K2 running through a MFJ949E tuner into a Radio Shack CB/10m magmount to
keep
> me company and try mobiling. How critical is it to ground that magmount at
its
> base to the truck body? I haven't tried this before an if it is likely
> unworkable, I'll leave it all home. Any advice before tommorrow AM
appreciated.
> Thanks.
>
> John, KD7OIU, K2 #1932
>