My FT-857 control head is mounted to top of sun visor. Folded up it is out
of sight. Folded down it is in field of view of the highway. Perhaps 15
degree above. I can rest left elbow on window and operate by tactile
feedback.
BTW, I worked on diagnostics for GM's first in-dash touchscreen
On Thu,4/2/2015 10:19 AM, Kenneth Talbott wrote:
My FT-857 control head is mounted to top of sun visor.
Elecraft already makes a superb mobile rig. The KX3 with the 100W amp
and tuner is perfect for mobile use. One of my old buddies, K9IKZ,
recently put one into his Audi. The KX3 fit quite
The user interface of VHF mobiles does need to be improved back to the
1940s for safety so that basic functions are completely tactile -
without need to look at the radio. My Metrum II was mounted under the
driver's seat and could be fully controlled without taking my eyes off
the road. This
For mobile use, I like a head that is mountable on the steering wheel
column. My current setup allows me to view the display with minimal eye
diversion. Controls can be accessed through the open upper portion of the
steering wheel.
Dick - KA5KKT
Wayne,
That is one of the reasons I purchased a K3, that exact commitment,
thank you!
--
Thanks and 73's,
For equipment, and software setups and reviews see:
www.nk7z.net
for MixW support see;
http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info
for Dopplergram information see:
The K3 allows me to have my radio as I want it - not as some marketing
bean counter wants it. I am able to keep the radio as
modern/improved/upgraded as I wish - by choosing which upgrades I wish
to ad.
Having a my K3 means no need to buy a new rig every couple of years - or
more often. Then
On 2015-04-01 12:39 AM, Harry Yingst via Elecraft wrote:
I really don't see why People want a K4 as a whole new radio.
There are many who would like to see a larger radio with more
individual controls (direct band select, Split, separate control
for Dual PB and APF, separate control for
I tend to agree with Joe's comments.
The K1 was a much different rig than the KX1 and the K2.
These were distinctly different rigs..one didn't morph into the other , etc.
A full size K4 (whatever size that may be) might be of great appeal to the
Amateur that wants a larger and perhaps
New Elecraft rig w/cutting-edge DSP? Almost sounds like a Flex-6000 series
with knobs and buttons versus SmartSDR.
73, Jim KA2RVO
On Wed, Apr 1, 2015 at 2:41 PM, Doug Person via Elecraft
elecraft@mailman.qth.net wrote:
I think any new Elecraft radio is going to be cutting-edge DSP. Consider
Yep. Some circuit improvements, shielding to reduce birdies, real viscous
damped tuning knobs.
Looking forward to seeing what they've done.
On 4/1/2015 7:32 AM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote:
On 2015-04-01 12:39 AM, Harry Yingst via Elecraft wrote:
I really don't see why People want a K4 as a
Seems to me that one viable possibility would be for Elecraft to build
a new box - one that encapsulates the existing K3, but has a new front
panel that's larger, with more knobs allowing each knob to have a
singular function. For those that use the K3 as their main home radio
- this would allow
Really?
On 3/31/2015 8:37 PM, Scott Manthe wrote:
Wayne and Eric have repeatedly said that the K3 will be upgradeable to the K4.
__
Elecraft mailing list
Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft
Help:
I think any new Elecraft radio is going to be cutting-edge DSP. Consider
how good the KX3 is. Its DSP hardware is chosen for its low power
requirements - not for maximum performance. So imagine a radio designed
with the very best DSP technology with power requirements being a much
lower
On Wed, Apr 1, 2015 at 12:57 PM, bill n...@arrl.net wrote:
...their usual leapfrog technology...
Seems to me that a new design would only be justified if it added some
missing functionality. But at least for me, the current radio does
everything I would want it to do. The only
they may skip the K4 go right to the K5...
while Elecraft will support the K3 there is no reason to believe
they will not have such a radio as described by Joe ( both)
Elecraft is entitled to take those dollars spent on the BIG SET MARKET:
with of course their usual leapfrog
Wayne already advised that was for programming (synthesizer firmware)
upgrades if needed.
73,
... Joe, W4TV
On 2015-04-01 4:10 PM, Mel Farrer via Elecraft wrote:
Good question, would be a possible source for a VNA dongle?
Mel, K6KBE
From: István Szabó ha...@t-online.hu
To:
Maybe. I think there will still be some front end analog processing. That
said, QRP is in the DNA of this company. Consequently, their designs have
always had low receiver current drain in mind. IMHO, this has compromised
performance. I know that the faithful are gnashing their teeth at
Good question, would be a possible source for a VNA dongle?
Mel, K6KBE
From: István Szabó ha...@t-online.hu
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Wednesday, April 1, 2015 12:55 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Is there a K4 on the horizon? MAYBE
There is a connector on the new synth board.
There is a connector on the new synth board. What is the future
development it is for? That may show some direction.
István ha4zd
__
Elecraft mailing list
Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft
Help:
Ahem, if you want to go that route it's already available! Take a K3 +
K3/0 mini for the cockpit. ;-)
73, Olli
Contest, DX radio projects: http://www.dh8bqa.de
Am 31.03.2015 um 04:18 schrieb Gary Gregory:
Well i dont see where a huge budget is needed for a mobile version of the
k3.
Remote
Securing the current hardware from becoming an unguided cockpit missile is
not easy and rather ugly
Gary
Vk1ZZ
K3, KPA500-FT, KAT500-FT
On 31/03/2015 6:30 PM, Oliver Dröse dro...@necg.de wrote:
Ahem, if you want to go that route it's already available! Take a K3 +
K3/0 mini for the
Well that seals it, it's the new P3 transmit monitor function we'll be
seeing soon... :)
73,
Scott, N9AA
On 3/31/15 11:08 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote:
We don't comment on prospective product ideas. But the new KSYN3A synth module
is--as you noted--an example of our commitment to the K3.
73,
Hello Scott,
Tesla is also doing in this way, keep their electric vehicle updated. I like
Elecraft's idea towards their model and I went through the whole process from
IC756 to IC7800.
73
Johnny VR2XMC
寄件人︰ Scott Manthe scott.man...@gmail.com
收件人︰ elecraft@mailman.qth.net
傳送日期︰
Exactly, I had my response written then erased it. We are seeing the K4 as
every improvement comes along to our already excellent radio. Think about
all the advancements since you got your K3 (OK, since I got mine sn 14xx).
Remember those that were prompted by users like the expansion of the
Wouldn't that be great. ...
Harlan
NC3C
Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone
div Original message /divdivFrom: Scott Manthe
scott.man...@gmail.com /divdivDate:03/31/2015 11:18 PM (GMT-05:00)
/divdivTo: elecraft@mailman.qth.net /divdivCc: /divdivSubject: Re:
You're right, it is all over but the shouting now.
Jim
W6AIM
-Original Message-
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Scott
Manthe
Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2015 8:18 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Is there a K4 on the horizon?
I really don't see why People want a K4 as a whole new radio.
A huge selling point for me was the modular and up-gradable approach of the K3
(and the K-Line as a whole)
You can go every where from the Base radio (as a great radio all by itself) up
to the full blown K-Line fully loaded.
I also
Wayne and Eric have repeatedly said that the K3 will be upgradeable to
the K4. Part of the reason that we keep seeing these kinds of Where's
the K4 posts is that people are conditioned by the big 3 to expect a
new rig every year or two to get the latest and greatest features and
performance.
Right on Bill, a mimic of the Icom tune output for their AH4 would be
terrific as there are other applications for this.
We live in hope as the saying goes.
73
Gary
Vk1ZZ
K3, KPA500-FT, KAT500-FT
On 01/04/2015 10:19 AM, Bill Frantz fra...@pwpconsult.com wrote:
Going out on a limb: The K4 will
We don't comment on prospective product ideas. But the new KSYN3A synth module
is--as you noted--an example of our commitment to the K3.
73,
Wayne
N6KR
On Mar 31, 2015, at 5:18 PM, Bill Frantz fra...@pwpconsult.com wrote:
Going out on a limb: The K4 will appear as upgrades to the K3. The
Hmm, never thought of Visalia, I was thinking Dayton.
3/30/2015 5:09 PM, Jim Lowman wrote:
No guarantees, but I understand that Elecraft may be making a new product
announcement at IDXC in Visalia at the new product showcase on April 18th.
The K3 was announced at Visalia while simultaneously being announced at
Ozarkcon. I was in Tom Hammond's hotel room when he got permission to
tell me about it and then gave me the original design documents. Later
he announced the new rig to the rest of the crowd.
Kevin. KD5ONS
On
Okay. Good to know I don't have to wait so long. Too bad it's on the downslope
of the sunspot cycle.
On Mar 31, 2015, at 7:21 AM, kev...@coho.net kev...@coho.net wrote:
The K3 was announced at Visalia while simultaneously being announced at
Ozarkcon. I was in Tom Hammond's hotel room when
On Tue,3/31/2015 6:50 AM, Wes (N7WS) wrote:
Hmm, never thought of Visalia, I was thinking Dayton.
You should -- it's a great hangout, Starbucks within walking distance,
and your presence would add to it.
73, Jim K9YC
__
Elecraft
IDXC is a one-of-a-kind gathering of DXers, as far as I know.
These guys are serious, and not afraid to spend money.
IDXC attracts ~ 800 hard-core DXers each year.
When US Tower was located in Visalia, they would have an open house to
coincide with IDXC.
It was not uncommon to see folks open
Thanks, but I was there once. Sat next to W6KPC at the banquet. Shows how long
ago that was.
On 3/31/2015 9:14 AM, Jim Brown wrote:
On Tue,3/31/2015 6:50 AM, Wes (N7WS) wrote:
Hmm, never thought of Visalia, I was thinking Dayton.
You should -- it's a great hangout, Starbucks within
Going out on a limb: The K4 will appear as upgrades to the K3.
The new synth is an example.
Trying for Wyley E. Coyote levels of limb walking:
A program interface to the auxbus for custom station automation.
Digital audio interface between the K3 and Mac/Linux/Windows.
More equipment for
Is there a K4 or 1500 watt amplifier on the horizon?
Fred, K3BHX
__
Elecraft mailing list
Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft
Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
This list
Until either of those products are actually close enough to release to
take orders, the answer will always be no. That's just the way it is.
(This in no way should imply that either is in actual development).
73,
Bruce N1RX
__
Elecraft
Yeah! When the Cows come home to roost!
73 Milverton / W9MMS.
From: Fred Serota fser...@msn.com
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Monday, March 30, 2015 3:14 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] Is there a K4 on the horizon?
Is there a K4 or 1500 watt amplifier on the horizon?
Fred,
No guarantees, but I understand that Elecraft may be making a new
product announcement at IDXC in Visalia at the new product showcase on
April 18th.
I don't guarantee to be there, as this forum is scheduled for
0830-0930L. :-)
Last time I got excited about the announcement of a new
Last year at IDXC, I decided to take a chance during a forum that Eric
was presenting, to put in a good word for an all-mode VHF/UHF
transceiver. I brought up the point that Elecraft already sells
transverters for 2m/222 MHz/432 MHz, so they have the technology.
Unfortunately, it comes down
Sadly, neatness of the installation has never made it onto my
installation radar screen. Just look behind my wireless.
73,
Fred K6DGW
- Northern California Contest Club
- CU in the 50th Running of the Cal QSO Party 3-4 Oct 2015
- www.cqp.org
On 3/30/2015 5:05 PM, Gary Gregory wrote:
The k3
I'm 100% in agreement with you Gary.
Announce a Mobile Radio ( Elecraft KXM3 ) and I'll be the first one
standing on the Street Corner robbing the proverbial Lil Ole Lady
73))) Milverton / W9MMS.
From: Gary Gregory vk1zzg...@gmail.com
To: Milverton M. Swire tnny...@yahoo.com
Well here is hoping for the long awaited TX module for the P3.
Hopefully it will appear on the WEB site for ordering at the same time. I really
want to retire my old Heath SB610. It is my last in use hollow state device.
73,
Bob
K2TK ex KN2TKR (1956) K2TKR
On 3/30/2015 8:09 PM, Jim
Be nice to hear of a KM3
Mobile transceiver maybe with HF/6/VHF/UHF capsbility.
Anyone serious about a mobile setup would much prefer a dedicated
transceiver over trying to use a kx3 which has some major obstacles when
installing it for mobile use.
The k3 is a bit to large in many instances
Well i dont see where a huge budget is needed for a mobile version of the
k3.
Remote the box, single rcvr, minimum hardware and a 100w pa.
Remote head should not be too hard to come up with?
The competition is pretty darn ordinary.
73
Gary
Vk1ZZ
K3, KPA500-FT, KAT500-FT
On 31/03/2015
47 matches
Mail list logo
