I have two K2's and use the lower power one to irritate the QRO boys on 75. They think I should add more power. I think they should get better receivers!
72, Bill K9YEQ K2 #35, K2 # 5279, KX1 #35, Mini Modules, etc. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mike Penkas Sent: Saturday, July 26, 2008 12:32 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Elecraft Discussion List Subject: Re: [Elecraft] RE: Band Button Gripe 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. Tom, N5GE - SWOT 3537 - Grid EM12jq "Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety deserve neither Liberty nor Safety" An excerpt from a letter written in 1755 from the Assembly to the Governor of Pennsylvania. Support the entire Constitution, not just the parts you like. http://www.n5ge.com http://www.eQSL.cc/Member.cfm?N5GE _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [email protected] 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 _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [email protected] 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 _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [email protected] 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
