[Elecraft] Mobile Experiences

[Bill Ny9h]

Sent from my iPad

On Apr 14, 2013, at 2:35 PM, Matt Zilmer <mzilmer at verizon.net> wrote:

> Hi Tom,
> 
> You might want to take a look at the KX3 Mobile User Guide, posted on
> Elecraft's web site:
> http://www.elecraft.com/K2_Manual_Download_Page.htm#kx3_mobile
> 
> I'm also a MARS op, and have used the KX3 mobile for MARS ops.  The
> only issue I've found is making sure that the antenna is resonant.
> Standard-cut ham band resonators need mods sometimes, but if you're
> working with one of the screwdriver types of mobile antennas this is
> not a problem.
> 
> With the shorter length antennas (Hustler in my case), the 100W amp
> is borderline mandatory, though I have worked a number of nets and
> events from the mobile without the amp:  SSB, MT63, Thor, etc.
> 
> Note also that I'm updating the Mobile User Guide.  There will be some
> major structural and content refinements on the next go-around.  Since
> I've decided to redo my mobile, I'll be document that development as
> it moves along.
> 
> If you're interested, I accept docs for inclusion in the mobile guide
> and give credits.  So far no one's taken me up on this.  :)
> 
> 73,
> matt
> W6NIA / NNN0UET
> 
> 
> 
> On Sun, 14 Apr 2013 14:10:09 -0500, you wrote:
> 
>> Hello all,
>> 
>> I'm thinking about purchasing a KX3 for mobile use, and will
>> eventually want to use it for MARS mobile use with the 100W amp from
>> Elecraft.
>> 
>> I'd like to see some comments from those who are using the KX3 as a
>> mobile.
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> 
>> 73,
>> Tom
>> Amateur Radio Operator N5GE
>> ARRL Lifetime Member
>> QCWA Lifetime Member
>> 73,
>> Tom
>> Amateur Radio Operator N5GE
>> ARRL Lifetime Member
>> QCWA Lifetime Member
>> 
>> ______________________________________________________________
>> Elecraft mailing list
>> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft
>> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
>> Post: mailto:Elecraft at mailman.qth.net
>> 
>> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net
>> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
> ______________________________________________________________
> Elecraft mailing list
> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft
> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
> Post: mailto:Elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> 
> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net
> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html