[Elecraft] Elecraft KX2 military use

[Clay Autery]

I would have traded redundant parts of my anatomy for something like the 
KX2 back in my day.  There are few things worse than NOT being able to 
talk to the folks you need to talk to.....  And not far away on that 
list is having to hump a heavier ruck.  <smile>

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Clay Autery, KY5G
(318) 518-1389

On 02/08/20 12:23, Wayne Burdick wrote:
> FYI:
>
> I asked one of our U.S. military KX2 customers (a special forces commander) to describe how they use the rig. Here's the verbatim quote:
>
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> "We use the KX2 to enable us to communicate in emergency situations where military-issue gear is unsuitable, impractical, or has failed.  Its form-factor is ideally suited for increasing the redundancy of our communications without any noticeable increase in weight or bulk.  In addition, and perhaps most importantly, it is used to interface with civilian radio operators when we are assisting with civil emergencies, such as those that are caused by hurricanes or earthquakes.  Unfortunately, we have been called to assist with both of these scenarios lately, and the ability to interface via HF using a tough, portable radio has been instrumental in passing critical information in environments where cell phone and internet networks were non-existent."
>
> * * *
>
> I'm hoping he'll release additional details in the future, but he's asked that we not discuss his actual deployments, names, unit, etc. He did say that many units have been outfitted with KX2s for the reasons above.
>
> If you have a specific question or reason to contact him, I'll be happy to forward the email. He seems to come up for air every week or two, between ops.
>
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
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