[Elecraft] dynamic range question was [FT817] ELECRAFT

[Edward R. Cole]

I didn't even hesitate adding the KXFL3 to my KX3 order.  I may not 
notice much up here in the "sticks" of Alaska, but the KX3 will 
travel with me to the lower-48 and why compromise?  The other option 
was the MH3, mic.

I opted out of the paddle-key and internal tuner as I do not 
anticipate operating portable.  Typically have a rental car with 
mag-mt antennas when traveling or it will have a 100w amp installed 
in the pickup for mobile and use a higher power tuner.

The super packer mic is interesting whenever it is developed.

I used to enjoy backpacking/hiking a lot before messing up my ankle 
on the slopes of Aspen in 1978.  I used a handy strap arrangement for 
carrying my 35mm camera at the ready.  It was called a kuban hitch 
and consisted of a couple elastic straps that held the camera steady 
on my chest, but allowed quick removal for that "once in a lifetime shot".

I got to wondering is some kind of chest strap mount could be made 
for the KX3 so that the panel would face one's chest while walking 
and allow it to flip-down so the panel would look up allowing 
operation of the controls.  The antenna might need another mounting 
separate from the radio? but one could wear a CM500 headset with such 
a setup.  Then a key made up of two finger "thimbles" so one could 
click forefinger and thumb together to send CW.  That would take a 
very thin dual-cond wire to run up inside one's sleeve and out the 
neck to the radio key jack.

Then all you need is an all-black "Johnny Cash" outfit and dark 
sunglasses to scare the heck out of anyone on the trail.


73, Ed - KL7UW, WD2XSH/45
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