[Elecraft] re:Tilting the Elecraft KX1

Phil Wheeler [email protected]
Tue Nov 18 22:58:00 2003


Re a case, check the N7CEE review at the Elecraft website link. He came 
up wiht a nice idea.

73, Phil

Michael Babineau wrote:

> >Let the KX1 mods begin!
>
> Don't have a KX1 (yet) but I have been thinking about some ideas for 
> cool accessories ...
>
> How about a leg-strap mount?
> Rather than just mounting a key on your leg you could mount the whole 
> rig.
> This would be awesome for mobile operations or operating from a chair 
> or even perhaps
> sitting on the ground under a tree. On a similar note, how about a 
> forearm mount for operating
> pedestrian mobile (maybe just a couple of velcro straps??) sort of 
> like those FM Radios that
> mount on your upper arm for workouts only it would attach below the 
> the elbow.
>
> A padded hard-case to protect it from shock and the elements would 
> also be great.
> This would also keep it from being scratched or mashed in a crowded 
> pack in transit.
>
> My digital multimeter has a sort of rubber grommet-thingie that 
> protects the corners
> from impact .. this sort of thing might also be useful for the KX1 out 
> in the field to protect it
> from impacts. Maybe this could also double as the means of attaching 
> the leg and arm straps
> to the Rig?
>
> Anyone have any other ideas??
>
> Michael VE3WMB
>
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