Can't speak for the K1 but I did run my K2 mobile and was very happy with
it. I used hamsticks on various bands. I since subbed the Yaesu FT857 into
the car because I wanted the K2 on the base and the yaesu could be put in
the trunk with the head up front, and it also covered 6, 2 and 70 cm for
local FM operation.
Gregg R. Lengling, W9DHI, Un-Retired
K2/100 SN 3075
http://www.milwaukeehdtv.org
----- Original Message -----
From: "Andrew Moore" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <Elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2005 2:38 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K-1 Mobile
Is anyone other than me trying to use a K-1 mobile? If so, what types of
antennas are most effective?
Tried it with a K1 and 40m Hamstick antenna, trunk-lip mounted, 99% of
operation was RX-only on 40 meter CW. Worked well! I also worked a few
stations with that setup -- weak but carried out the QSO. I paid no
attention to fine-tuning for efficiency -- more like "seat of the pants"
stuff and enjoyed it greatly. I don't find the K1, K2 or KX1 particularly
well suited for mobile use *while driving* but they do work well enough,
especially for casual RX operation. For the sake of functionality,
flexibility, ease of installation, suitability to task, and bang for the
buck, the 706MkIIG wins. My heart and soul remain with Elecraft CW
though. I'll be driving to a vacation spot in late November and plan to
take the 706 for the road trip but will take my Elecraft with me for the
week-long stay when we get there!
--Andrew, NV1B
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