[Elecraft] KX3 dimensions?

[Wayne Burdick]

Hi Dave,

I did a presentation at the Pacificon HFpack forum titled "HFpack Lite  
and the Elecraft KX3," in which I proposed a 5-pound (total) variation  
on HFpack. It is based on the KX3, a very lightweight antenna,  
external Li battery, and a hypothetical mic-on-steroids that could  
control the radio while it is in the backpack -- including turning it  
on/off. The talk was very well received, with lots of input on  
possible antennas, etc., from the audience. Bonnie was there, and  
later stopped by our booth, which I interpreted as a celebrity  
endorsement.

I'd be happy to send you my powerpoint presentation, although it is  
long on illustrations and short on explanations. You'll have to use a  
bit of imagination.

73,
Wayne
N6KR


> I will be most interested to see how the HF Packer folks respond to  
> the KX3.
> I'm not one myself, but they are a very innovative group when it  
> comes to
> implementing small radios.  Since radios like the FT-817 and IC-703  
> are
> relative power hogs compared to the KX3, I suspect that will be  
> another very
> significant factor.  It's always a lot of fun watching these folks  
> "do their
> thing", as was the case most recently at Pacificon.  Bonnie, KQ6XA,  
> was
> putting out a very potent signal with her setup at Pacificon, and  
> knocking
> off contacts one right after another.  She was getting better signal  
> reports
> than I was using my 100 watt mobile setup!  Anyway, I can already  
> visualize
> how HF Packers will fabricate a way of mounting a KX3 in front of  
> them and
> having substantially enhanced operating ergonomics in the process.
>
> As Terry, WA0ITP says, "I love this stuff!"  Even as a spectator!
>
> Dave W7AQK
>