> I hrd rumor that the Elecraft guys started with their idea of an ideal > package size and worked all the rest of the rig into that predetermined > idea. Sorry, but backward thinking.... design the features and then > size the package to fit the features.... the cart and horse strikes > again.
This is only true if package size isn't a priority. If it is, then it's a feature that, as you say, has to be designed-in before other less important considerations are implemented. Whatever your priorities are in design should determine what else you can do, and how you should do it. Elecraft values effortless portability over a completely simple (one control per function) user interface. That may not match your priorities. They could just as easily say that you're thinking backwards because you could end up with a rig that is too big to be easily portable. So the issue isn't backwards thinking, it's different design priorities. I have limited space and relatively frequent transportation of the radio. So it works for me. Craig NZ0R _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
