Since we're adding our $0.02 I'll add mine as a "soon to be K3S owner". 1. Simple and efficient interface was part of my decision. 2. Although the rig lacks band switches, it has function buttons that support limited macro's to set band/mode/other which fits 99.99% needs for anyone who will RTFM and utilize it. 3. While integrating the P3 would be nice it adds $700 to an already premium feature /cost rig. I'm purchasing incrementally so I'd find it unacceptable to have a large blank space on my radio if /until I decided to purchase the P3. 4. My background is Electronics/Computers and I currently work as a Systems Analyst ($4 dollar way of saying really high level support engineer). "Modern" isn't always better in my view. There are MANY more modern looking rigs that don't perform at the level of the K3S in my opinion. I'd rather put $4 into performance, support, and upgradability, than $2 into pretty/modern looking. The point being the more complex the system the more likely to fail and higher expense.
Here's a crazy idea if you want modern with touch screen. Get a tablet(windows) with rig control software. That will give you the bleeding edge technology with full touch screen control. Personally I'm surrounded and use fancy tech all day long. When it's time to get on the air I want simple, straight up, and reliable. Not intentionally bashing anyone. Just my $0.02. Jer -----Original Message----- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Chris Hallinan Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 9:57 AM To: John Fritze Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Icom IC-7300 I'll add my $0.02. I'm not a huge fan of touch screen for the same reasons John mentions. However, I would surely welcome a more modern color screen on my K3. Maybe even a few programmable touch buttons in a similar fashion to the buttons across the bottom of the P3. Hey, we all bought into the Elecraft performance story, and voted with our dollars. But who wouldn't want a more modern look and feel, which by definition means a color graphics screen. That sentiment has been echoed before on this list, and I'm a newbie here, less than a year. Here's a crazy idea: Take the P3 display and put it into the K3. And then I wouldn't have to purchase a separate unit just for a panadapter. I bet I'm not alone when I say my operating space has much competition for prime desktop real estate!!! The idea of a separate standalone panadapter is pretty "old school" ;) What modern high performance rig doesn't have one built in? Don't bash me on that, I voted with my $$$, I'm a proud K3/P3 owner. But I can have a wish list, can't I? ;) -Chris K1AY On Thu, Sep 3, 2015 at 9:06 AM, John Fritze <fritzej...@gmail.com> wrote: > While I think touch screen technology is neat, and perhaps faster, my > main complaint is the screen is always filthy with finger oils. Yes I > can wipe it off, but experience with an AVmap GPS, my Galaxy 5, an > Ipad and a Windows 8,1 laptop tells me that touch screen is not always > the best solution. I like my screens clear and clean because if sun > or incandescent light hits at an angle it is difficult to read when full of smudges. > > -- > John Fritze Jr > K2QY > k...@arrl.net > ACACES president 2014 > ARES ENY DEC Northern District > Hudson Div. Asst. Director > Twitter: @k2qy > 401 261 4996 (cell) > ______________________________________________________________ > 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 Message delivered to > challi...@gmail.com > -- Life is like Linux - it never stands still. ______________________________________________________________ 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 Message delivered to je...@carolinaheli.com ______________________________________________________________ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
