Amen, will this thread never end! Jim K4JAF
----- Original Message ----- From: "David Gilbert" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, August 09, 2010 7:00 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Big Box K-3 > > I don't understand why this keeps coming up. Search the archives under > "K4" and you'll discover that the topic has been flogged to death > several times, and after each extended thread Elecraft announced that > they have zero intention ... none, nada, zilch ... of spending time and > effort on a big box K3. > > 73, > Dave AB7E > > > > On 8/9/2010 4:28 PM, [email protected] wrote: >> Hi Elecrafters, >> >> I think it's great to dream... that's what gave us the magnificant K-3! >> >> I'd love to have my small K-3 plus purchase a "Big Box K-3". >> >> Some of my Big Box K-3's dream features would include: >> >> -Larger box with more spacing between controls. (keep the same location >> for the controls just space them out) >> -Band switch for each band. >> -Mode switch for each mode. >> -Bigger LED display for: SWR, Power Output, ALC, Proxessor. >> -Built-In Power Supply. >> -Both 10dB and 20dB Attenuators. >> -200 watts transmitter output. >> >> Thank You Elecraft! >> >> 73, >> Dick- K9OM >> >> >> Hi John and others, >> >> I myself am very pleased in general with the operation and layout of >> the K3. It has stood 3 years of discussion and criticism and in general >> has passed with flying colours. >> >> That said, there is always room for "add-on" improvement. I don't think >> anyone is suggesting a change in the present layout of the K3. If you >> are 100% happy with what you have there is no need for further >> discussion. >> >> The main improvement for some of us is to the ergonomics of the front >> panel. The suggestion is for a larger front panel either as an option to >> replace the present panel or for a stand-alone panel/case that could >> even be used for remote control. Maybe we could get to use that RJ45 >> socket which has kept us intrigued for so long. Why do radios have a >> vertical front panel? A panel set at 45 degrees would be much easier to >> see and operate. >> >> In recent years (I'm 79) my various body senses have started to >> deteriorate (I don't think I am alone!). My sight is not good. My sense >> of touch and manual dexterity has also deteriorated. Yes I manage to >> type but with the ring finger of each hand. It is difficult to change >> the width control on the K3 without moving the VFO. I cured this by >> fitting extra large and long knobs on the width and shift controls. Not >> pretty but it works. My only gripe with regard to the buttons is the >> control of VOX (aka the sneeze/cough button). The VOX always seems to >> take so long to disable and if the sneeze comes too soon you end up >> changing bands. I don't like foot switches which is another option. >> >> So, there is lots to dream about. Unfortunately it would be very >> difficult for an individual to design and build his own version of front >> panel. Any takers? >> >> 73 >> Tony Fegan VE3QF >> ______________________________________________________________ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:[email protected] >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> >> > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[email protected] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
