I really think the K3 is a great rig and THE rig to have. That said, I would LOVE the k3 radio packaged in a larger enclosure...not quite as large as the 7800 though. With a built-in display with split screen for main and sub receivers and click tune with a USB mouse. More dedicated buttons and knobs...though some stuff really needs to stay in a menu. A row of 10 dedicated PF buttons that do not share double duty with other functions....A built-in SO2R interface with a dedicated connections for another K3 as the second radio so there only needs to be one connection to a computer. Multiple interface options (ethernet, USB, and serial). The USB can also carry the audio signals to the computer eliminating more cables....2M transverter option....and built-in KRC2 type of interface for antenna/filter switching. With what Elecraft has been able to do with the K3 they should be able to package this with allot of room to spare. I don't think the radio portion would need to change at all.
------------------------- 73, Greg - AB7R Whidbey Island WA NA-065 On Tue Aug 26 7:46 , "David F. Reed" sent: >I received my K3 yesterday, after ordering in late October last year >(waiting primarily to have it shipped with 2nd RX, pre-built). After >having it on the bench for most of the last 24 hours and using it in a >side by side comparison with my IC-7800, I thought I would pass on my >first impressions. > >I am both amazed and pleased that Elecraft have continued to pack and >amazing radio into the size and weight of the package. > >I find it to perform as well or better than my IC-7800 in many areas. >If I had to choose between getting two fully loaded K3s or a 7800, hands >down, Elecraft wins. There are however a couple of things I like better >about the IC-7800: > > 1. The spectrum scope and display, with video output. > > 2. The availability of many features without menus; i.e. lots of > knobs and switches. > > 3. The built in power supply and 200 watts. > > 4. Rack mountable (19" rack panel) > >All of those seem tied to the battleship construction and hernia >inducing weight of the 7800; of these, the spectrum scope is the most >important to me, so I am looking into the LP-Pan as a possible solution. > >I have a lot more learning to do, to be able to use it more effectively >without constantly referring back to the manual, but so far, an amazing >radio. > >I am waiting for the MARS mod software to try it out there, and will >start exploring how it does in the sound card digital modes early this week. > >Well worth the wait; great job Elecraft! > >I have not figured out if it does this, but I think a worthwhile feature >would be to disconnect the antenna automatically on power down (my PW-1 >does this) as a small measure of protection. > >73 de Dave, W5SV / NNN0SLA >_______________________________________________ >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
