My FT-857 control head is mounted to top of sun visor. Folded up it is out
of sight. Folded down it is in field of view of the highway. Perhaps 15
degree above. I can rest left elbow on window and operate by tactile
feedback.
BTW, I worked on diagnostics for GM's first in-dash touchscreen controller
for radio and HVAC. This was the GM30 body ('86 Riviera). It was abruptly
withdrawn from sale. We were told the decision was made because the lack of
tactile feedback and parallax viewing issues were considered too dangerous
(driver was forced to lean over and LOOK AT the screen). This was all part
of GM's first generation computer assisted diagnostic tool, CAMS (a hardened
PC with touchscreen in roll-around cabinet with hundreds of diagnostic
cables). This ALDL interfaced tool was replaced by OBD-II.
Ken - ke4rg
-----Original Message-----
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dick
Dickinson
Sent: Thursday, April 2, 2015 1:00 PM
To: 'Elecraft Reflector '
Subject: [Elecraft] Is there a K4 on the horizon? Car radio
For mobile use, I like a head that is mountable on the steering wheel
column. My current setup allows me to view the display with minimal eye
diversion. Controls can be accessed through the open upper portion of the
steering wheel.
Dick - KA5KKT
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The user interface of VHF mobiles does need to be improved "back to the
1940s" for safety so that basic functions are completely tactile -
without need to look at the radio. My Metrum II was mounted under the
driver's seat and could be fully controlled without taking my eyes off
the road. This would also be popular with blind operators, perhaps as an
accessory for their autonomous vehicle. <grin>
73 Paul N6LL
On 3/31/2015 5:18 PM, Bill Frantz wrote:
> If Elecraft makes a car radio, and I would definitely interested in
> replacing my IC-706, I hope it follows the lead of car entertainment
> radios going back to the 1940s and has single button tuning for at
> least 5 presets. If it is like the more modern radios, it may have
> both push and hold tuning for each button. A serious attack on driver
> distraction with ham mobile radios would be a very valuable feature.
>
> Another nice feature for a mobile rig is automatic tuning for
> screwdriver antennas.
>
> 73 Bill AE6JV
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