Laurent Ferracci wrote:
I've downloaded and read the manual. Even in Hi-res, i cannot figure
whether the K3 has real (microswitches) buttons ...
Hi Laurent,
First I should mention that our very picky field testers have all said
they really like the feel of the K3's switches. You'll have to try them
yourself when you get a chance.
As for the construction:
The K3 uses full-custom, high-reliability switches selected
specifically for their tactile properties and long rated lifetime
(typically > 1M operations). They're fully sealed against moisture,
which is important for use in high-humidity environments. Each switch
incorporates a large polydome for positive tactile feedback (about .02"
travel), and the contact surfaces are gold-plated. (These are not the
hard-to-press, no-feedback matrix switches found on cheap calculators.)
The switches are molded into several custom shapes, including two
rocker switches (BAND UP/DN and MODE UP/DN). They're labeled in two
different colors, and the ink is protected by a hard-coat that's also
rated for very long life. (I tried very hard to scrape or rub the
labels off of the samples the manufacturer provided. You can't do it
without a knife or a file.)
As a packaging designer, I find these switches -- which are similar to
those found on other recent HF transceivers -- to be ideal for
high-density front panels.
73,
Wayne
N6KR
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