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Steve KC6ZKT

KX3/KXPA100 as a mobile?

I have been thinking about installing an HF mobile rig. One idea that
appeals to me is a KX3/KXPA100 setup, where the radio is can be placed
and hooked-up in (passenger side) glove box, and the amp is more
permanently installed under a back seat.

I have two questions:

1) If you have tried this, can you tell me about your experience? How
did it work? How was it set-up? Etc.

2) What will I be giving up if I cannot really operate the controls on
the KXPA100 and only have the KX3 in front of me?
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Phil Genera

Re: KX3/KXPA100 as a mobile?

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 <[hidden email]> wrote:

> I have been thinking about installing an HF mobile rig. One idea that
> appeals to me is a KX3/KXPA100 setup, where the radio is can be placed
> and hooked-up in (passenger side) glove box, and the amp is more
> permanently installed under a back seat.
>
> I have two questions:
>
> 1) If you have tried this, can you tell me about your experience? How
> did it work? How was it set-up? Etc.
>
> 2) What will I be giving up if I cannot really operate the controls on
> the KXPA100 and only have the KX3 in front of me?
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John Hendricks-2

Re: KX3/KXPA100 as a mobile?

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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

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On Tue, Apr 7, 2020, 5:36 PM Steve KC6ZKT <[hidden email]> wrote:

Tox

Re: KX3/KXPA100 as a mobile?

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 <[hidden email]> 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 box,
> capable of Pactor, with more digital modes to come.
>
> John K7JLT
>
> John K7JLT
>
> On Tue, Apr 7, 2020, 5:36 PM Steve KC6ZKT <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> > I have been thinking about installing an HF mobile rig. One idea that
> > appeals to me is a KX3/KXPA100 setup, where the radio is can be placed
> > and hooked-up in (passenger side) glove box, and the amp is more
> > permanently installed under a back seat.
> >
> > I have two questions:
> >
> > 1) If you have tried this, can you tell me about your experience? How
> > did it work? How was it set-up? Etc.
> >
> > 2) What will I be giving up if I cannot really operate the controls on
> > the KXPA100 and only have the KX3 in front of me?
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Bill Frantz

Re: KX3/KXPA100 as a mobile?

On 4/7/20 at 9:16 PM, [hidden email] (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 frequency ones.

I remember a SSB contact with Denmark while my wife was driving
on I40 in the Mojave. He was working stations all over north and
south America. It was one of my first DX contacts.

I also remember using it on 80M with a 10W K3 during CQP. I
would tune the radio, and when I found a station, I'd start
transmitting and tuning the antenna. Usually by the time I got
my call sign out the antenna was in tune. Every contact I made
said, "You're really weak, but we'll make it work." Thanks to
all of them for their efforts and the Qs.

On 80M it is more of a preselector than an antenna. hihi

73 Bill AE6JV

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JP Douglas

Re: KX3/KXPA100 as a mobile?

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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

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> On Apr 7, 2020, at 9:16 PM, Tox <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> 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 <[hidden email]> 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 box,
>> capable of Pactor, with more digital modes to come.
>>
>> John K7JLT
>>
>> John K7JLT
>>
>>> On Tue, Apr 7, 2020, 5:36 PM Steve KC6ZKT <[hidden email]> wrote:
>>>
>>> I have been thinking about installing an HF mobile rig. One idea that
>>> appeals to me is a KX3/KXPA100 setup, where the radio is can be placed
>>> and hooked-up in (passenger side) glove box, and the amp is more
>>> permanently installed under a back seat.
>>>
>>> I have two questions:
>>>
>>> 1) If you have tried this, can you tell me about your experience? How
>>> did it work? How was it set-up? Etc.
>>>
>>> 2) What will I be giving up if I cannot really operate the controls on
>>> the KXPA100 and only have the KX3 in front of me?
>>> --
>>> --... ...--
>>> SteveSgt, KC6ZKT, @CM97bj73
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Bill Steffey NY9H

Re: KX3/KXPA100 as a mobile?

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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 thing on your
roof. My little tarhill on a quick mount on my roofrack.

How far can you talk on THAT .... how about from Walmart's parking lot
to KUWAIT..... no wires...no internet..

From my Chicago mobile I have repeatedly worked a Sunday morning net in
Western PA ( a PEMA net) ...on 80 !!!! on that quite small antenna.

For 20 years I had used an ATAS antenna with the 706, sadly the antenna
housing oxidised tight and became unservicable. Tried a second
antenna...it did the same.

The TARHEEL is fantastic and I do take it apart yearly.

pictures of the setup are available on my QRZ page ... midway down the
page under " PA PICTURES CLICK HERE "

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Edward R Cole

Re: KX3/KXPA100 as a mobile?

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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/Mobile.htm>http://www.kl7uw.com/Mobile.htm

I tried some hamsticks unsuccessfully. Eventually will get a Tarheel
to install on front corner of the bed.

73, Ed - KL7UW
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