[Elecraft] Mobile Elecraft

2016-08-13 Thread Dr. David M Getzy
Thanks to all that sent me tremendous information regarding mobile operation using Elecraft radios, on and offline. 73s Dave, WS0D Dr. Dave Getzy Fort Collins, CO Sent from my iPhone __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.n

Re: [Elecraft] Mobile Elecraft

2016-08-06 Thread Edward R Cole
I am outfitting my new F250 4x4 diesel pickup (crew cab) with ham gear so very opportune subject. I will be installing a new Alinco DR735T 50w dual-band mobile with the separation kit so the main radio will be installed under the rear seat in a 5-inch high by 10-inch wide lockable storage bin.

Re: [Elecraft] Mobile Elecraft

2016-08-06 Thread Jim Brown
Our mutual friend, K9IKZ, did a very clean install of a KX3 in the dash of his Volvo or Audi sedan. I've seen photos. I don't remember what Ron did with the KXPA100. You can see what W6GJB did for a temporary install in his Ford pickup in slide 8 of this link. k9yc.com/7QP.pdf The KXPA100 was

Re: [Elecraft] Mobile Elecraft

2016-08-06 Thread Matt Zilmer
Hi Dave, You might want to try this page: http://www.elecraft.com/K2_Manual_Download_Page.htm#kx3_mobile. I wrote the article / app note about four years ago, and it describes one ham's KX3 mobile usage. Below the description, there is a URL to K0BG's mobile operations web site. This web s

Re: [Elecraft] Mobile Elecraft

2016-08-06 Thread Bill Steffey NY9H
two weeks ago drove back from Chicago to Pittsburgh area,.,,, with my kx2 mounted at the bottom of my center console, just above the handbrake. VW sportwagen , diesel, with little tarheels on the roof rack. The KX2 was exciting the KXPA100, which fits nicely under my drivers seat. While the AMP

[Elecraft] Mobile Elecraft

2016-08-06 Thread Dr. David M Getzy
Morning Folks, I have always had some type of amateur radio in my car. First licensed in junior high and now at 62, I have gone through a lot of radios and variations in my shack. For several reasons, I have decided to "simplify" my station, and have a Elecraft only approach to my on the air