I don't see how all this band button talk is going to make any difference
with the K3. The panel is the way it is and I doubt that they can
economically change things.
Maybe in the future, when K3 sales drop off, they will come up with a new
package for the K3 boards that would incorporate a panadapter and slots for
transverters and all the buttons you could want. It would be nice if we
could use our existing electronics in a bigger package, for those so
inclined to upgrade. I think Elecraft chose a layout very similar to the
TS-570 which was very functional. Some people are impressed with the
obsessive amount of controls on a FT-2000 or the fewer ones of the IC706. I
think Elecraft found a sound medium. I own both of those and find the K3
easiest to use. Some people don't think they are getting their money's worth
unless there is a big cabinet. Take a look at all the dead space inside an
Orion II cabinet. Now if I could just find something new and useful to do
with my unsused K2 sitting on the shelf.
Mike WA8EBM
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Childers, N5GE" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Cc: "Elecraft Discussion List" <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, July 26, 2008 11:42 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] RE: Band Button Gripe
On Sat, 26 Jul 2008 07:29:05 -0700 (PDT), Dave Agsten <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
Saw this > But I really don't think it's about panel space, it's
about how the designers want us to use the K3... <
Isn't that true with the Icom, Kenwood and Yaesu radios? You have to use it
the way it's designed....... What a concept. I hope Elecraft has their
filter working on this one, drops it, and continues to address refining
performance items.
73,
Dave N8AG
Amen.
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