[Elecraft] mobile

[Tom Hammond]

Hi Dave:

>Can anyone describe their experiences with auto mobile with the 
>K2/100?  I'm wanting to mobile and I'm also wanting to build another K2.

Well... while I cannot say I've operated my K2/100 EXTENSIVELY mobile, I 
will say that I've run it mobile a NUMBER of times and with complete 
satisfaction.

The rig's been very stable on frequency control and the Noise Reduction 
feature of the KDSP2 has been a BIG benefit... as has the KNB2.

When I run mobile, I also use the KAT100, and it's worked flawlessly.

I'm a 'lefty', so I have my Bencher Paddles mounted TO the driver's-side 
door panel with a mount I fabricated from scrap PC board... pix available 
for the asking to any lefties who might be interested. This allows me to 
rest my arm comfortably upon the driver's left arm rest and to send without 
contorting my fist or wrist into some configuration I'd never be able to 
recover from.

I made a home-made version of the RigRunner, with five (5) fused 12VDC 
outlets and the KPA100 and KAT100 plug into it.

The rig hears almost as well as it does when it's at home, but an old 
SwanTenna mobile whip is no adequate substitute for a tribander (or 
dipoles) at 70'.

If you have any specific questinos, I'll try to respond appropriately.

73,

Tom Hammond    N0SS