[Elecraft] Could this operate on a motorcycle?

[Jim Brown]

On 5/4/2014 5:17 PM, Russell Conner wrote:
> well, the naysayers have convinced me, the Elecraft is not the radio for me
> for this application, and this is the application I need to solve first. A
> home station is a year or two away, if ever.

Hi Russell,

Congratulations on getting your license. The experience and backgrounds 
of those who have offered advice is pretty widely varied -- everything 
from true expert to opinions only to hearsay. Most of us own Elecraft 
rigs, and most have owned lots of other rigs too, over the years. I've 
had nearly 20 in the 60 years I've been a ham. Many of us own and use 2M 
and 440 MHz rigs -- I certainly do -- and I mostly use them on the road.

I agree with the advice that Elecraft does not make a product to do what 
you want on your motorcycle -- for the short distances involved, I'd be 
looking at either a 2M rig if all the guys in your group are hams, or an 
FRS radio if they are not, looking for something you can fit with a 
suitable headset.

As others have noted, the KX3 is a great rig for home, backpacking, and 
travel. That's what it's designed for. When you are ready for a rig like 
that, it's head and shoulders above the rest. Sort of like the 
difference between a Harley and a motor scooter. :)

73, Jim K9YC