[Elecraft] Could this operate on a motorcycle?

[Chuck Smallhouse]

A KX3 or any of the K line is not suitable for use on a vehicle that 
requires so much concentration, coordination and attention to all 
aspects of its operation.  Especially a road bike where all of the 
fore mentioned is of upmost importance for safety and staying 
uninjured and alive.

As others have pointed out, a much more appropriate communication 
device would be either a handle bar mounted, or even  a belt mounted 
hand held transceiver, for either 2 meters or 440 MHz, or one with a 
dual band capability.   They operate in the FM mode, thus are more 
immune to man made noise and ignition noise interference.  Once set 
to a desired (mutual with all operators) channel, they don't require 
further rider attention, other than maybe an occasional adjustment of 
the audio volume.  They can be used with helmet mounted hearing 
pieces and microphones.  A conveniently located, handle bar mounted, 
Push To Talk (PTT) switch coupled with a low profile(19") quarter 
wave whip, mounted on the rear of the bike, will be 
required.  Depending on the terrain, the bike to bike range, can be 
as much as 15 miles, more than enough for the leader to be alerted to 
a problem by the "tail gunner".

I'm a long time dirt bike, dual sport, quad and side x side rider and 
have organized and participated in many group rides and  events. We 
have often used similar equipment for event control.  In fact I have 
a permanently mounted, mobile, dual band (2M/440 MHz) transceiver in 
my competitive grade Polaris RZR side x side.

Chuck,  W7CS