[Elecraft] K-1 Mobile

[Gregg R. Lengling]

Can't speak for the K1 but I did run my K2 mobile and was very happy with 
it.  I used hamsticks on various bands.  I since subbed the Yaesu FT857 into 
the car because I wanted the K2 on the base and the yaesu could be put in 
the trunk with the head up front, and it also covered 6, 2 and 70 cm for 
local FM operation.

Gregg R. Lengling, W9DHI, Un-Retired
K2/100 SN 3075
http://www.milwaukeehdtv.org

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Andrew Moore" <moore at comcast.net>
To: <BPCI at aol.com>; <Elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2005 2:38 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K-1 Mobile


>> Is anyone other than me trying to use a K-1 mobile? If so, what types of
>> antennas are most effective?
>
> Tried it with a K1 and 40m Hamstick antenna, trunk-lip mounted, 99% of 
> operation was RX-only on 40 meter CW.  Worked well!  I also worked a few 
> stations with that setup -- weak but carried out the QSO.  I paid no 
> attention to fine-tuning for efficiency -- more like "seat of the pants" 
> stuff and enjoyed it greatly.  I don't find the K1, K2 or KX1 particularly 
> well suited for mobile use *while driving* but they do work well enough, 
> especially for casual RX operation.  For the sake of functionality, 
> flexibility, ease of installation, suitability to task, and bang for the 
> buck, the 706MkIIG wins.  My heart and soul remain with Elecraft CW 
> though.  I'll be driving to a vacation spot in late November and plan to 
> take the 706 for the road trip but will take my Elecraft with me for the 
> week-long stay when we get there!
>
> --Andrew, NV1B
>
>
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