KX2 remote control via the MH3 mic: ready for mobile/portable testing

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KX2 remote control via the MH3 mic: ready for mobile/portable testing

wayne burdick
Administrator
Hi all,

We’re looking for volunteers to test new firmware that allows extended control of the KX2 via an MH3 mic. This feature enables “HF Pack Lite” operation, where the radio is inside a backpack with a whip attached. It’s also useful for mobile operation since it allows eyes-free radio control.

I’ve been using it on hikes, with excellent results. I use a small REI sling pack and a thin, flexible 44” whip to get as close to “stealth” HF operation as possible.

Mic-based functions include:

- VFO up/down (default)
- CW message play
- CW handkey
- filter bandwidth
- AF gain
- VFO A/B swap
- mode
- band
- ATU tune
- power output
- battery voltage
- power OFF

The UP/DN buttons are used to access the various functions. Tapping PTT returns to VFO up/down, while a double-tap of PTT reports the operating frequency in kHz (using audio Morse tones).

If you’d like to give the new firmware a try, please email me directly.

73,
Wayne
N6KR

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