On May 4, 2007, at 8:12 AM, Tom Zeltwanger wrote:
That was an outstanding post.
Thanks.
I have only been using the K2 for a few months,
and the KAT100 for a couple weeks, and I already want many of the
things on
your list.
I've been using the K2 as my main rig since spring of 2002. It really
is a great radio. There's only a few shortcomings.
I especially agree that some enhancements to the tuning raes would
be nice. I
am constantly switching between rates, and wishing for variable
speed tuning,
or some additional rates in between the existing ones.
10 Hz is fine for CW and RTTY. A bit faster tuning is needed for SSB,
50 Hz works OK, since that is 4.8 kHz per revolution of the knob.
I would also like a CW contester's keypad. Something I could sit
next to my
key, and get access to all the CW memories, filter selection, RIT,
tuning, and
a few other functions.
Yup, that's what I had in mind with the PFn module. While for most
contesting, I don't use FPLY -- I have the computer do the sending.
But DXing and some light contesting I'll use FPLY to access the
memories. I'm always forgetting and then I end up sending something
instead of doing the function I want. Dedicated keys would be nice.
In fact, I may build one, but I'm sure something from
the factory would be better matched to the rig. If others are
interested in
something like this, please let me know.
The tricky part would be in not defacing the front panel board. You'd
want to come in through the AUXBUS. Since the protocol isn't
published, it really has to come from Elecraft.
Bill Coleman, AA4LR, PP-ASEL Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Quote: "Not within a thousand years will man ever fly!"
-- Wilbur Wright, 1901
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