[Elecraft] [KX3] Mobile install change of plans

[Ham Radio]

After a very nice mobile contact with my K3 serial 1391 on 17m today with 
Mauritania while waiting for my mom to finish some Christmas shopping at 
Kohls, I thought I would provide an update on how the mobile install is 
coming.

With the help of my friend and professional installer, we have the K3 nicely 
installed into my 97 Silverado.  It is working perfectly on all bands 
including on 2m (simplex at this point).  I am waiting on the next firmware 
upgrade before adding repeater memories.  The setup includes the mirage 
amplfier which I will use if necessary with a dedicated whip for 6m, the Hi 
Q 4/80RT for HF, and a small mag mount 2m antenna.   Everything works great.

After adding numerous key large torroids at feedpoint and one other spot, 
there has been no RF issues and no instability issues with voltage with the 
K3.  The K3's custom console is just about done with a couple mods still 
needed.  I decided to purchase and install a new THP HL450B amplifer and 
will be running its remote head in the cab for amplifier control and will 
mount the control unit on the panavise that previously held my KX3.   The 
THP HL450B amplifier is approved by the FCC and available at HRO.  It should 
be here in San Diego on Friday.  The deep cycle battery in the tool box is 
raring and ready to go to support this amp.  The electrical system in the 
truck is designed for up to 100 amps according to the installer so plenty of 
headroom for that reasonable sized mobile amplifier.  Once done it should be 
a pretty schweet setup for a mobile system.

I plan on using the KX3 as my portable travel rig and I do love it still but 
it was not a good match for my old pickup truck.  I am enjoying my K3 
immensely in the mobile.

Keith
AK6ZZ

-----Original Message----- 
From: Keith Heimbold
Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2012 7:48 AM
To: Elecraft Group
Subject: [Elecraft] [KX3] Mobile install change of plans

I have recently decided against installing my KX3 in my mobile as I cannot 
seem to provide it a stable enough environment for it to operate. My 
Silverado seems to have issues. I have decided to instead install my K3 1391 
as my mobile and over the past couple days it has been operating flawlessly 
in the truck. We will be building a custom console for it and my MicroHam 
USB 3.

Keith
AK6ZZ

Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos
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