If what you are looking for is a multi-function remote tuning knob consider using the Shuttle Pro 2 by Contour Design at http://retail.contourdesign.com/
I've used this device in that role in my mobile contesting setup to control the K3 which is in the rear of the vehicle and the operator is in the front passenger seat. The Shuttle Prov 2 has a nice set of 15 buttons and a tuning knob. The buttons on the Shuttle Pro can be mapped to any function keys supported by the software you are using and also supports macros which combine multiple function keys. There is a brief description on this page of my website http://www.no5w.com/CQxK3RemoteKit.html describing how I am using it with CQ/X. Of course the above approach requires an intermediary in the form of software running on a PC. If what you are interested in is a standalone remote that connects (essentially) directly to the K3, an Android smartphone can serve as the display and controlling device and can be interfaced wirelessly to the K3 over Bluetooth via a small PIC-based board (Android IOIO) from SparkFun Electronics https://www.sparkfun.com. Some details of the interface and of a prototype are available at http://www.no5w.com/CQxK3-AndroidInterface.html. It should be noted that this is a work in progress. I believe there are others who have carried this idea even further so look around and see what you can find. 73/Chuck/NO5W ______________________________________________________________ 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
