I got the Pigknob for a totally different reason than the buttons and
macros ... my available space is inherently right-handed [built-in desk]
and I am left-handed. My KPA500 is too heavy for the simple two-shelf
rack I have so the K3 is directly above it and on the right. Old
shoulder injuries complain when I sit and tune the K3 with elbow on desk
and hand raised.
Now, Pigknob is on the left of the laptop, next to the paddle, and my
left arm rests on the desk while tuning the K3 and no pain. It took
awhile but I finally figured out a combination of K3 and Pigknob tuning
rates that works ... PK normally tunes at 10 Hz, pressing the knob gives
me 50 Hz. The K3 choices [FINE/COARSE] tune faster for large QSY's. It
has really improved my operating enjoyment and I love it.
As for the buttons, one sets split up 5, and one undoes it. I have six
blank ones yet to fill. I also haven't filled all the programmable
buttons on my P3. Apparently my creativity index is fairly low.
I heard rumors about an upcoming Pigpad with programmable buttons, and
like all males of *any* age immediately thought, "Oh -- New Toy!"
Realistically, I'm not sure what I'd do with it. My K-Line does what I
want my radio to do, it does it cleanly and doesn't cause problems for
nearby hams and, after a little learning, I know how to make it do that.
73,
Fred K6DGW
- Northern California Contest Club
- CU in the 50th Running of the Cal QSO Party 3-4 Oct 2015
- www.cqp.org
On 2/15/2015 11:45 AM, W2BLC wrote:
I have a Pigknob and find it is most useful. There are 8 buttons and a
VFO type control. The great part - is no endless arguing on this
reflector about what should be on the box - the user programs each
button and the VFO control it to suit his personal needs. No beating
features into the ground. No over engineering of air castles. Windbag
experts can desist. Dang, I like simple things that just plain work.
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