[Elecraft] KX3 Amp

[Ariel Jacala]

Some HT's have GPS and with APRS one can send messages.  I have used it on hikes so my wife can track me on the internet as I hike.  The HT sends a beacon signal out and the movement can be tracked through APRS.fi   Any Ham can get an APRS account.    I have even used APRS on my iPhone for the same tracking capability.  Remote from civilization though you would need an HT with APRS like the VX8R by Yaesu or a TinyTrack tracker.  With the HT however, you can call for help and the reach can be substantial depending on elevation or having a nearby repeater.  Having worked 45 states on Field Day just using a KX3 and a G0GSF dipole, I have no qualms with getting out and reaching people with a KX3 on HF.  When the 2m module gets out - I have a complete package for all modes of remote operation.
Ariel NY4G

> From: raysills3 at verizon.net
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Date: Sun, 30 Jun 2013 19:51:08 -0400
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Amp
> 
> That's what I'd do as well.  Some personal locators will send an "I'm  
> OK" message, too to designated recipients.  And, if you don't want to  
> buy a personal locator... you can rent them, which might be less  
> expensive, if it's a one-time trip.
> 
> 73 de Ray
> K2ULR
> KX3 #211
> 
> 
> On Jun 30, 2013, at 7:43 PM, Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT wrote:
> 
> > I love amateur radio.
> >
> > However, if I was living 200 miles from the nearest real town, I'd  
> > invest in a good Personal Locator Beacon (or two) .  The kind with a  
> > built-in GPS.
> >
> > Sure, it's not "communications" but it's a one-button "come get us,  
> > we're right here" and the Search and Rescue Satellites are quite good.
> >
> > I keep mine in the car.
> >
> > -- Lynn
> >
> > On 6/30/2013 4:42 AM, KF5TEU wrote:
> >> Unfortunately , yes , I do need an amp. . We are going out over 200  
> >> mi. from
> >> the nearest real town and if we need help then I would really love  
> >> to get
> >> through vs. be falsely proud of my QST skills that gets me nothing  
> >> but dead
> >> air  while we hike back with no medical or rescue personnel knowing  
> >> we are
> >> in trouble. So , does anyone have a good amp. suggestion with  
> >> experience
> >> ?Thanks in advance.
> >>
> >>
> >>
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