Re: [Elecraft] KX3 on a Bicycle?

Interesting. How about 6m or 2m with a whip? A 1/4 wavelength base-loaded whip operates as a 5/8 2m whip so one antenna could work both bands (need coax switch or 6m/2m diplexer). How about big bikes like a Harley? 73, Ed - KL7UW http://www.kl7uw.com Kits made by KL7UW Dubus Mag

[Elecraft] KX3 on a Bicycle?

Has anyone tried using a KX3 on 6 or 10 on a road bike? I don't mean to ask whether I should buy a KX3 for the purpose, which a while ago led to a long debate here about the compatibility of Elecraft gear and motorcycles. I already own one (i.e. a KX3 and a bicycle). And the traffic risk from

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 on a Bicycle?

There was a fellow who came up to the Elecraft booth at the Dayton Hamvention with a KX3 mounted on the handlebars of his road bike. I'm not sure what bands he was operating on, but he said that he found that the bicycle frame was not a sufficient counterpoise; he had to use a trailing wire.

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 on a Bicycle?

Here are some pictures of the gentleman who came by the Elecraft booth with his bicycle mobile setup. http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/file/n7589902/072.jpg http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/file/n7589902/073.jpg http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/file/n7589902/074.jpg