Hopefully soon. Gary On Tue, Aug 10, 2010 at 10:07 AM, Jim Cox <jcox...@bellsouth.net> wrote:
> Amen, will this thread never end! > Jim K4JAF > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "David Gilbert" <xda...@cis-broadband.com> > To: <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > 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, r...@aol.com 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:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > >> > >> 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:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > > > 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:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > -- Gary VK4FD - Motorhome Mobile http://www.qsl.net/vk4fd/ K3 #679 For everything else there's Mastercard!!! ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
