KX3 Mobile installation

[Daniel Helmer]

Hey, I'm preparing to install my KX3, sn 1213, in an older (1990) Ford
pickup. Anyone out there who has done this with their KX3? Any comments on
installation? What antenna do you use? This will be my first mobile install
so any suggestions at all would be appreciated.

Thanks!

Daniel Helmer, KL2FR
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[Jack Berry]

I have some recent experience Daniel. Within the last 6 months I installed a TarHeel screwdriver and FT-450D which is now replaced with a TS-480HX. Do you plan to add an amplifier?


I found some good help in the web as recommended by other hams I respect. The sites are:
<http://www.w8ji.com/mobile_ground.htm> - this is a great resource for safely running power to the rig if you plan to use a standard negative ground installation. You can follow his link to the UK Code of Practice for mobile radios.


<WB5TOM.com> - check out his notes on the Subaru installation. Inovative way to power the rig without running a bunch of extra heavy power cables. This is how I would power a KX3 if that were my choice.


<K0BG.com> has a lot of information on mobile installation with detail broken out for each sub topic.

 
God Bless & 73!
Jack - WE5ST


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 From: Daniel Helmer <[hidden email]>
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Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 Mobile installation
 
Hey, I'm preparing to install my KX3, sn 1213, in an older (1990) Ford
pickup. Anyone out there who has done this with their KX3? Any comments on
installation? What antenna do you use? This will be my first mobile install
so any suggestions at all would be appreciated.

Thanks!

Daniel Helmer, KL2FR
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[tnnyswy]

The best suggestion I can offer is to pay a visit to Alan's site.
www.k0bg.com
He will answer your questions plus more.
Myself and many others who enjoys running mobile has Alan to thank for the vast reservoir of information 
he has made available to the Ham Radio community.
Happy trails and look forward to hearing you from the mobile

(((73))) Milverton / W9MMS.

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> From: Daniel Helmer <[hidden email]>
>To: [hidden email]
>Sent: Wednesday, January 2, 2013 12:40 PM
>Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 Mobile installation
>
>Hey, I'm preparing to install my KX3, sn 1213, in an older (1990) Ford
>pickup. Anyone out there who has done this with their KX3? Any comments on
>installation? What antenna do you use? This will be my first mobile install
>so any suggestions at all would be appreciated.
>
>Thanks!
>
>Daniel Helmer, KL2FR
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[Daniel Helmer]

Thanks a LOT guys looks like i'm heading over to k0bg. I do plan on running
the new KXPA100 amp when it becomes available. In order to get call sign
plates in Alaska I need to have an antenna that covers 5 bands in the 6 to
160m range. Anyways I figured this would be a good winter project. Thanks!

Happy new year & 73

Daniel Helmer KL2FR

On Wed, Jan 2, 2013 at 10:55 AM, <[hidden email]> wrote:

> The best suggestion I can offer is to pay a visit to Alan's site.
> www.k0bg.com
> He will answer your questions plus more.
> Myself and many others who enjoys running mobile has Alan to thank for the
> vast reservoir of information
> he has made available to the Ham Radio community.
> Happy trails and look forward to hearing you from the mobile
>
> (((73))) Milverton / W9MMS.
>
>
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> *From:* Daniel Helmer <[hidden email]>
> *To:* [hidden email]
> *Sent:* Wednesday, January 2, 2013 12:40 PM
> *Subject:* [Elecraft] KX3 Mobile installation
>
> Hey, I'm preparing to install my KX3, sn 1213, in an older (1990) Ford
> pickup. Anyone out there who has done this with their KX3? Any comments on
> installation? What antenna do you use? This will be my first mobile install
> so any suggestions at all would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Daniel Helmer, KL2FR
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[Don Wilhelm-4]

Matt Zilmer has created a great document indicating the cautions and
installation procedures for the KX3.  You can find it at
http://www.elecraft.com/manual/Rev-B1-1.6-KX3-Mobile-Owners.pdf.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 1/2/2013 2:39 PM, Jack Berry wrote:

> I have some recent experience Daniel. Within the last 6 months I installed a TarHeel screwdriver and FT-450D which is now replaced with a TS-480HX. Do you plan to add an amplifier?
>
>
> I found some good help in the web as recommended by other hams I respect. The sites are:
> <http://www.w8ji.com/mobile_ground.htm> - this is a great resource for safely running power to the rig if you plan to use a standard negative ground installation. You can follow his link to the UK Code of Practice for mobile radios.
>
>
> <WB5TOM.com> - check out his notes on the Subaru installation. Inovative way to power the rig without running a bunch of extra heavy power cables. This is how I would power a KX3 if that were my choice.
>
>
> <K0BG.com> has a lot of information on mobile installation with detail broken out for each sub topic.
>
>  
> God Bless & 73!
> Jack - WE5ST
>
>
> ________________________________
>   From: Daniel Helmer <[hidden email]>
> To: [hidden email]
> Sent: Wednesday, January 2, 2013 12:40 PM
> Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 Mobile installation
>  
> Hey, I'm preparing to install my KX3, sn 1213, in an older (1990) Ford
> pickup. Anyone out there who has done this with their KX3? Any comments on
> installation? What antenna do you use? This will be my first mobile install
> so any suggestions at all would be appreciated.
>
>

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