Looking at the K-POD functionality, it seems to me that the future is modular.
Already rigs like the K3 have an RF section, a control section, a signal processing section and an I/O section that are largely on separate boards in separate parts of the rig. And then there is the display section which is a separate box such as the P3, PX3 or even a PC. Except for the extremely compact rigs, it seems to me the future will bring increased options that can be plugged into each other according to the operator's interests and needs. Even highly compact rigs may find features such as frequency, spectrum, settings and other such items on wearable displays like glasses or on a Braille readout. Couple in an earwig mic/headphone and a smartphone size device that handles logging and I can imagine someone sitting on a park bench staring off into space saying "CQ Contest, CQ Contest, CQ Contes...". A few years ago such a scene would have people calling the guys with the funny white jackets but today I doubt if most people would even notice. (BTW, sri about the K-NOB reference. That somehow slipped off of my fingers unnoticed until Dick caught it. The little box does have a big knob!) 73, Ron AC7AC ______________________________________________________________ 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 Message delivered to [email protected]
