[Elecraft] Mobile KM1

[Phil Hystad]

I give up -- why is the KX3 not a mobile transceiver?

Now the idea of having one mobile rig for HF through VHF/UHF is useful but it
would not be my first choice.  In fact, in my pickup truck now, I have two 
mobile rigs.  An Icom 706 MkIIG and a Yaesu 7800R.  The Yaesu is a 2 meter,
70 cm FM mobile rig.  The 706 does have 2 meter and 70 cm capability but
I never use it.  It is a real hassle so I prefer two separate rigs and I will 
probably always prefer that as I like to monitor the 2 meter calling frequency
when I am otherwise doing other stuff on HF.

I plan to upgrade my 706 (which is not really the greatest CW rig) to a
KX3 sometime later this year.

73, phil, K7PEH


On May 21, 2012, at 6:01 PM, Gary Gregory wrote:

> *How about an Elecraft mobile with remote head with coverage HF, 6, 2 and
> 70cm with 100W output on HF - 6M and 50W on 2M and 40W on 70cm?
> 
> The current offerings are of questionable quality and performance but many
> operators own these types of radios for mobile and or backup shack
> transceivers etc.
> 
> International sales would be good I should imagine given the issues with
> the current crop of available offerings from the opposition.........
> 
> Whilst the KX3 can fit this market, it really is not an all band, all mode
> ideal mobile transceiver.
> 
> Slow day here and just mulling over my "want" vs "need" list.
> 
> 73's
> Gary
> *
> -- 
> Gary
> VK4FD - Motorhome Mobile
> Elecraft Equipment
> K3 #679, KPA-500 #018
> Living the dream!!!
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