[Elecraft] KX3 QSOs HT-style?

[Wayne Burdick]

Hi all,

The KX3 is pretty large as HTs go, but it can be used hand-held in a pinch, even while walking. The latter is also known as pedestrian mobile or /PM. A sub-genre of /PM is HF pack, which typically involves a backpack, larger battery, and longer antennas. 

Personally, I prefer casual HT-style operation over HF pack. On any band other than 2 meters I use a dragged counterpoise wire (13' long, and sturdy, lest it get stomped on). This can reduce transmit losses by some 10-20 dB depending on the band and the type of antenna employed. 

Anyone else making /PM QSOs with the KX3? If so, please let us know what worked well, and what features might be improved in the future. Who did you work? A summary of bands, modes, power levels, elevation, terrain, etc. would be of interest.

73,
Wayne
N6KR