[Elecraft] Mobile Radio Dreams & the KX2

Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft eric at elecraft.com
Tue Dec 13 17:51:04 EST 2016


Scott from SideKX also has a very nice mobile mount that the KX2 just snaps 
into. It in turn has holes for the very popular AMP mounting solutions.

I'm using this with a KX2 to drive a KXPA100 in my RAV4 (the one Bill, AE6JV - 
the O.P.  passed on the road that made him think about mobile op's :-)  It fits 
perfectly just below my dashboard in the center console.

See http://www.gemsproducts.com/product/kx2-mount/

73,

Eric  WA6HHQ
/elecraft.com
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On 12/13/2016 11:49 AM, Bill Frantz wrote:
> A few weeks ago I passed a car with the license WA6HHQ and it got me to 
> thinking: What if Elecraft made a radio specifically designed as a mobile 
> radio? Here are some of my ideas:
>
> It would have a UI designed to minimize driver distraction. This UI might draw 
> inspiration from the 5 button AM radios of old, which could tune pre-sets 
> without looking at the radio.
>
> It would:
>   Cover 80M-6M with 2M and 70cm being nice additions.
>
>   Be available with 50-100W maximum output
>
>   Have a small control head with a separation cable if necessary.
>
>   Have a "hands free" operation option
>
>
> One intriguing idea would be to use the smartphone interfaces available in 
> some newer cars to provide the entire radio UI in a form that is well 
> integrated into the auto console. Or at least use it as a panadapter display.
>
> 73 Bill AE6JV 


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