[Elecraft] K3 going mobile?

[Terry Schieler]

Perhaps Elecraft or a machinist would consider offering optional left and
right side panels for the K3 that are drilled and tapped to accept a mobile
mounting bracket.  Painted to match, of course.

73 de Terry, W0FM



Robert Klein wrote:
> > I have a K3/100, no sub-receiver.
> >
> > I do not find anything in the K3 manual, on the Elecraft website or that
I
> > recall seeing on this reflector regarding mobile use of the K3.  All
that I
> > find in the manual is, ³12 VDC IN jack is an Anderson PowerPole
connector
> > rated at 30 amps. (See Specifications, pg.8, for detailed power
> > requirements.)² and ³13.8 V nominal (11 V min, 15 V max). 17-22 A
typical in
> > TX for K3/100, 3-4 A typical in TX for K3/10. 0.9A typical RX (less sub
> > receiver).  Recommended supply: 13.8VDC @ 25A, continuous duty for
K3/100;
> > 13.8VDC @ 6A for K3/10. For best results, use the supplied 5 foot (1.53
m)
> > power cable.²
> >
> > I take long road trips several times a month and would love to be able
to
> > use my K3 along the way.  Can I assume by the lack of information that
this
> > is not recommended?  Of course, I don¹t want to something that would
damage
> > the unit or void the warranty.
> >
> > If I were to do this, I would expect to wire directly to the battery
(not
> > through the fuse panel) with fuses in both leads (how many amps, 25?).
Will
> > I need some kind of choke or filter to avoid engine noise?  Anything
else I
> > should know or that you fine folks could suggest will be most
appreciated?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Robert
> > KI4ZHF