Just passed my upgrade test from Technician to General Ticket this morning after a +10 year break in Ham... and my KX3 is put together. Time to get on the air.
The K-POD is a fun and useful item, in Italy it cost more than 430 dollars... very far from the 250$. So, the price make you think a long time if is the case to buy it or not. For 250$ (210 euro) surely YES always! For 430 dollars (370 euros), maybe yes... (i did it, but i got it used and in good condition for 270 euro, something like 315 dollars (in any case, 65$ more than the cost of the NEW item in USA). See you.
Wow...great tip on cleaning the yellow off of headlights with that Off spray bug repellent. I'm gonna try that on my car as well as that Aerospace Protectant 303. Thanks! 73
The K-Pod actually appeals to me quite a bit. I like to be able to scroll through the bands without being bent over the shack desk to grab the VFO knob. Also, it seems like it fills a gap in the K line. My FT2K has a great little remote that can trigger the voice keyer, but for my K3, I had to actually touch the rig which was far less ergonomic in a contest environment. 73 de K5PO
just odds and ends accumulated over the years I setup every year at Dayton you would think some of the companies you do product reviews for would help get you out here.
The ultimate remote, IF , it only had a clapper built in, so everytime i loose the damn thing i could just "CLAP" and it would beep. Remotes hidden under the couch, recliner ect ect r not much use or helpful.
Just passed my upgrade test from Technician to General Ticket this morning after a +10 year break in Ham... and my KX3 is put together. Time to get on the air.
The K-POD is a fun and useful item, in Italy it cost more than 430 dollars... very far from the 250$. So, the price make you think a long time if is the case to buy it or not. For 250$ (210 euro) surely YES always! For 430 dollars (370 euros), maybe yes... (i did it, but i got it used and in good condition for 270 euro, something like 315 dollars (in any case, 65$ more than the cost of the NEW item in USA). See you.
Hows that VAT working for you guys in the EU?
Wow...great tip on cleaning the yellow off of headlights with that Off spray bug repellent. I'm gonna try that on my car as well as that Aerospace Protectant 303. Thanks! 73
The K-Pod actually appeals to me quite a bit. I like to be able to scroll through the bands without being bent over the shack desk to grab the VFO knob.
Also, it seems like it fills a gap in the K line. My FT2K has a great little remote that can trigger the voice keyer, but for my K3, I had to actually touch the rig which was far less ergonomic in a contest environment. 73 de K5PO
My feeling exactly.
That radio install does look pretty clean. Thanks for the tip about the headlight cleaning too!
I hear that the problem with using OFF on your headlights is it softens the plastic and it stays soft.
that deet stuff saved my teaster on the road jerry g
Congrats on 50 episodes! That's a great run! Looking forward to the next 50!
Congratulations on 50 I enjoy watching them. The remote is something I have always thought would be great for an HF mobile radio.
Nice job Bob! Are you going to do a more in-depth review of the KPOD?
George
K2WO
There's not really much to it. A VFO Knob, one 3 position switch and 8 buttons that do nothing until you program them.
Bob,
If Deet can clean those lights, imagine what it is doing to your skin. :-) 73 WB3BJU
it's necessary ? NO ! It's fun ? YEAH !
Ahahhahahahah best definition and review syntehsis. No other words are need.
In any case, i want it !!! O_O
OK, you convinced me re your bug spray!
I think if the kpod had a basic freq. Display and a mic jack it would be more useful
But then it would be a KX2.
just odds and ends accumulated over the years I setup every year at Dayton you would think some of the companies you do product reviews for would help get you out here.
I wish.
is Ratfink driving your RV?
The rat wants to, but he's scared of the size.
try WD-40 as well
The ultimate remote, IF , it only had a clapper built in, so everytime i loose the damn thing i could just "CLAP" and it would beep. Remotes hidden under the couch, recliner ect ect r not much use or helpful.
Why have we not seen your XLY lately in the videos why do you think I subscribed LOL kidding but you do need to include her now and then :-)
Yeah, I got sumthin special coming up. After all, its spring.
Not much of a review on the K pod...... change the tile