Re: [Elecraft] Could this operate on a motorcycle?

2014-05-04 Thread Russell Conner
Well, I thought I mentioned we were all using Comet or Diamond, I think the worse is a Db5.1 gain anntena and the Elmer has a SWR meter, and we are all losing less than 10% on most of the bands we use. If I understand these amp manuals, I just hook my existing antenna wire into the amp, then f

Re: [Elecraft] Could this operate on a motorcycle?

2014-05-04 Thread Russell Conner
Heh. The CB550 has 105 watts, nothing but a hand held there! The BMW has 450 or so, not a problem. On May 4, 2014, at 3:53 PM, Rick Bates wrote: > >> Don't forget the power budget is tighter on a motorcycle. It might not be >> capable of providing the amps required. >> >> As for HF, why pu

Re: [Elecraft] Could this operate on a motorcycle?

2014-05-04 Thread Russell Conner
Using Mac Mail instead of Nabble, lets see if this works. Most everyone on an HD or a Goidwing has a CB, because they are sold/installed from the dealer. No one uses them. Getting a hi frequency “scree” from some jerk is not conducive to riding. 25 watt it is. I am thinking that the Ft60 with

Re: [Elecraft] Could you make a Element/vibration hardend VX3?

2014-05-04 Thread Russell Conner
Starting to be sorry I asked. On May 4, 2014, at 4:50 PM, Walter Underwood wrote: > It isn't a delicate wallflower, but it is a pretty expensive and complicated > way to get 3W on 2m FM. And it isn't really designed for general-purpose 2m > use. Will it have automatic repeater offsets on 2m?

Re: [Elecraft] Could this operate on a motorcycle?

2014-05-04 Thread Russell Conner
well, the naysayers have convinced me, the Elecraft is not the radio for me for this application, and this is the application I need to solve first. A home station is a year or two away, if ever. I will just have to find a vendor that has a product that does what I need, pity it is not this one.

Re: [Elecraft] Could you make a Element/vibration hardend VX3?

2014-05-04 Thread Russell Conner
market for it. > > 73, > Wayne > N6KR > > > On May 4, 2014, at 4:51 PM, Russell Conner wrote: > > > Starting to be sorry I asked. > > > > On May 4, 2014, at 4:50 PM, Walter Underwood > wrote: > > > >> It isn't a delicate wallflowe

Re: [Elecraft] Could this operate on a motorcycle?

2014-05-04 Thread Russell Conner
LOL, I will have to put a tin foil shield in the Vanson leather jacket! Bike handles two sets of 105w of heated clothing, 210w total so I suspect it would be ok. But I think 25 to 50 would be plenty. On Sun, May 4, 2014 at 5:30 PM, Phil Kane wrote: > On 5/4/2014 4:29 PM, Lynn W. Taylor, WB6U

Re: [Elecraft] Could this operate on a motorcycle? [KX3-ish discussion]

2014-05-04 Thread Russell Conner
As I have said, I think that I have been convinced. If for no other reason, than if I did this, and had some sort of issue, perhaps unrelated to the environment, the reaction may be "We told you so" The bulk of the advice is to say "Not the product for you" and I am going to take you all's advice

Re: [Elecraft] Could this operate on a motorcycle?

2014-05-04 Thread Russell Conner
in the > > overlapping "home, backpacking, and travel." environment. > > > > I have broken 3 phones packpacking, so I guess the KX3 is out altogether > if > > it is not as rugged as as say, a Galaxy S phone. > > > > My 2c worth. > > >

Re: [Elecraft] Could you make a Element/vibration hardend VX3?

2014-05-04 Thread Russell Conner
Yes, but I have at least 2 Generals and an extra class in the group... I can give them control of the rig and use their license at camp, yes? On Sun, May 4, 2014 at 6:40 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: > On 5/4/2014 2:47 PM, Matt VK2RQ wrote: > > After your ride, if you want to set >> up camp, throw up

Re: [Elecraft] Could you make a Element/vibration hardend VX3?

2014-05-04 Thread Russell Conner
No, I hear that part about the high bands, I get that part now that someone has said it. I now understand the radio restrictions, and that the 2m module is going to be very low power. "Several decades on 2m and 1.25m tells me that what Phil says is true: he should be able to get 30 miles (or more)

Re: [Elecraft] Could this operate on a motorcycle?

2014-05-04 Thread Russell Conner
; > On May 4, 2014, at 6:39 PM, Russell Conner wrote: > > > As I have stated many times. 5w is not cutting it. > > Sorry, it is not. People saying it is all I need is not changing the > facts. With a 5.1Db gain antenna, the local terrain is killing the signals > in large

Re: [Elecraft] Could you make a Element/vibration hardend VX3?

2014-05-04 Thread Russell Conner
that we'd have > a large enough market for it. > > 73, > Wayne > N6KR > > > On May 4, 2014, at 4:51 PM, Russell Conner wrote: > > > Starting to be sorry I asked. > > > > On May 4, 2014, at 4:50 PM, Walter Underwood > wrote: > > > >>

Re: [Elecraft] Could this operate on a motorcycle?

2014-05-04 Thread Russell Conner
$165 - > http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/fm_txvrs/1900.html > Yaesu FT-2900R, 75W, $150 - > http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/fm_txvrs/2900.html > > wunder > K6WRU > > On May 4, 2014, at 6:54 PM, Russell Conner wrote: > > > How big is that unit, what brand

Re: [Elecraft] Could you make a Element/vibration hardend VX3?

2014-05-04 Thread Russell Conner
Let me worry about the power provided by the bike, make recommendations based on my actual requirements. We are doing short 15 sec info and commands every 5 to 15 minutes, not rehearsing Hamlet over the air. 1/4 wave is only 1.5 meters, six feet. Need to flip it over when I get in the garage, but

Re: [Elecraft] Could this operate on a motorcycle?

2014-05-04 Thread Russell Conner
You don't have the requirements right. We split to under 12 if we have more than 12 bikes, sometimes less, we broke into 4 and 4 once, just because we had a less skilled group on what was to be a spirited ride. There is no requirement for 100% rider participation. Only the ride officials, Captain

Re: [Elecraft] Could this operate on a motorcycle?

2014-05-04 Thread Russell Conner
P.S. I stirred the pot, something I am sort of known for. =) Believe me, we put a lot of thought into this, it is not a whim. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mm

Re: [Elecraft] K1-4 4 band version gone? (Hand SMT---Never)

2014-07-20 Thread Russell Conner
Support your local "maker space", they will likely have the gear and knowledge to do SMT… and probably a bunch of young guys that have never seen HAM before or know the potential. On Jul 20, 2014, at 3:04 PM, Jim Lowman wrote: > I have to agree with Mike, especially with the assertion about S

Re: [Elecraft] KXPA100 Thermal Fault

2014-07-21 Thread Russell Conner
Crazy. Find one from Newegg for far less. On Jul 20, 2014 5:25 PM, "David Cole" wrote: > Fans are always good... I saw someone selling a thermostatically > controlled fan for 70 bucks recently... Built for whatever you want to > use it on. I wish I knew where he got his thermostat from... I w

Re: [Elecraft] How reliable an internet connection is needed for A K3 remote to work well?

2014-07-26 Thread Russell Conner
TCP/IP insures delivery, not performance. It is a mesh, not a point to point connection Every router along the way is subject to congestion and packets can take different path if conditions warrant. There is no way to control the path once it is past gear in your control. You could go over a to