Re: [Elecraft] KX3/KXPA100 as a mobile?

2020-04-09 Thread Edward R Cole
I would say the pair were designed for mobile operation. Be sure to use the RJ45 control cable to remotely control the KXPA100. I installed mine in my Ford F2504x4 truck for use when traveling with our 30-foot 5th wheel trailer. Details: http://www.kl7uw.com/Mob

Re: [Elecraft] KX3/KXPA100 as a mobile?

2020-04-08 Thread Bill Steffey NY9H
started with a kx3 & kxpa100 to replace an icom 706. But the kx3 would not fit between the seats  on my VW..back to the 706.  and then I picked up a kx2 the first day at dayton. IT FIT.  But wait ...it fit in the dash, even better. At a stoplight a lady asked from adjacent car what it that th

Re: [Elecraft] KX3/KXPA100 as a mobile?

2020-04-08 Thread JP Douglas
I use a spanish made Falcon Outback 1899 antenna w/Goliath mag mount. Supposed to do 80 -6 metres but won’t do 80 in my little Chevy, has jumpers for diff bands. Max 125 watt. Works great for me. 73 de Jose Douglas KB1TCD Sent from my iPad > On Apr 7, 2020, at 9:16 PM, Tox wrote: > > Suggesti

Re: [Elecraft] KX3/KXPA100 as a mobile?

2020-04-07 Thread Bill Frantz
On 4/7/20 at 9:16 PM, scott.sm...@gmail.com (Tox) wrote: Suggestions for a mobile HF antenna that could sanely be attached to a Rav4 ? I have a Little Tarheel screwdriver antenna attached to my Subaru Forester. It seems to work well, the higher frequency bands are easier to use than the low

Re: [Elecraft] KX3/KXPA100 as a mobile?

2020-04-07 Thread Tox
Suggestions for a mobile HF antenna that could sanely be attached to a Rav4 ? Thanks Scott AD6YT On Tue, Apr 7, 2020 at 6:13 PM John Hendricks wrote: > > I have used this combination successfully. Worked great if a efficent > antenna is used on 20 meters. Have now moved the combination to a go

Re: [Elecraft] KX3/KXPA100 as a mobile?

2020-04-07 Thread John Hendricks
I have used this combination successfully. Worked great if a efficent antenna is used on 20 meters. Have now moved the combination to a go box, capable of Pactor, with more digital modes to come. John K7JLT John K7JLT On Tue, Apr 7, 2020, 5:36 PM Steve KC6ZKT wrote: > I have been thinking abo

Re: [Elecraft] KX3/KXPA100 as a mobile?

2020-04-07 Thread Phil Genera
To your second point, nothing. I had my KXPA100 in my basement for a few years, directly beneath my operating position. It worked great, after a bit of hacking to get the serial port accessible to the computer upstairs, for CAT control. On Tue, Apr 7, 2020, 20:35 Steve KC6ZKT wrote: > I have bee