[Elecraft] KX2 Question

[Bill Johnson]

I used mine mobile on 17 meters using mag antenna with it sitting on front seat with 12v+ from the car supply accessory.  I checked into a net giving signal reports.
Bill
K9YEQ

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Sent: Monday, November 25, 2024 8:49:56 PM
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Subject: [Elecraft] KX2 Question

The KX2 continues to be an intriguing product for potentially adding to my amateur radio experience.  I continue to be impressed by the variety of experiences in how users are using it.

At this point does anyone have any experience in using the KX2 in a mobile environment?  Back in the late 1990s and early 2000s I had a IC-706MKIIG and a SGC roof mounted tuner with their 8 ft.two-piece vertical installed in a Volvo station wagon. Consequently, I’m wondering how the KX2 could be installed in today’s vehicles where I would access to the front panel from the driver’s seat and what current generation mobile antenna(s) might be suitable.  Is there a mobile mounting kit that would work well?  Do I start operating “barefoot” or should I look at adding an amplifier?  My primary mode would be SSB.

I also recognize that the KX3 offers additional features, but the small footprint and potential ability to do “pedestrian mobile” with a KX2 is a additional consideration.

Thoughts/Comments Welcome,

Barry, WD4ASW
Keller, TX
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