[Elecraft] KX-3 - Thank you Elecraft for dropping over 10lbs off my pack weight

[Rick Dettinger]

In the 1950's, intrepid hams like Wes Hayward, W7ZOI, used to haul tube gear up mountains!
These rigs would have had interesting power requirements; several heavy batteries.  We have it pretty good today, with our K1's and a small AA battery pack.  

73,
Rick Dettinger   K7MW



On Jul 25, 2012, at 10:22 PM, Jessie Oberreuter wrote:

> 
>      I can't believe you lugged an 857 on a hike! Before the KX3, if you 
> really wanted 5-10 watts of SSB on a hike, it was hard to go wrong with 
> one of MFJ's adventure radios!  'Course, I try to limit my average pack 
> weight to 30lbs :).
> 
> 	- kb7psg
>