It seems to me the old guys want things to get bigger, i want them
smaller, there is no reason with advances in technology and smaller
components that you cant fit a radio with the performance of the k2
(basic anyway) into an altoids tin, look at the AT-Sprint i think its
a great example of what ca
Matt,
I would like to see a SM Elecraft kit as well. Some of
the devices are pretty easy to work with, although
even some of them may be "too big" these days.
The AmQRP micro908 was my first SMD kit. I was worried
about being able to work with the small devices. But
after the first couple of comp
Simon Brown (HB9DRV) wrote:
Indeed - I have a K3 on order and would pay $1,000 more for a nice 19"
big panel. Same as we have now, just bigger. Bigger buttons, bigger
labels, nice 4" tuning knob (like the FTDX-9000).
The age profile of Hams who can afford new radios must show that we're
suff
Yep, I had one. I sold it soon after I got my K2. Never really missed it.
--
Julian, G4ILO K2 s/n: 392 K3 s/n: ???
G4ILO's Shack: www.g4ilo.com
Ham-Directory: www.ham-directory.com
On 9/7/07, Brett gazdzinski <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> If you ever used one of the 756 series rigs, you know
>
If you ever used one of the 756 series rigs, you know
just how nice the display is, and its nice having it all in one box
and not having to move/carry a screen along if you move things.
You can put a lot of information on a screen like that, and icom
was smart enough to also use a real mechanical
In a message dated 9/6/07 2:30:46 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> don't know if people want it smaller, or they push
> smaller stuff to the people, or if it's a young thing, or what.
>
1) Smaller is usually less expensive to make, to pack, and to ship. (Smaller
usuall
Perhaps the solution is to think outside the box. Literally.
I mean, there is no need for a bandscope to be part of the radio main
display, just because Icom does it that way. All that is needed is a
plug-in module that can be added with a coaxial socket on it, that can
be plugged in to an externa
Elecraft did say the K3 was built to the size it is - and by the number of
orders taken they obviously made the correct decision (I managed to hold out
for 24 hours). The layout and usage will be great - but something like my
old Drake TR-7 was simpler to use (just like the operator).
The Who
Indeed - I have a K3 on order and would pay $1,000 more for a nice 19" big
panel. Same as we have now, just bigger. Bigger buttons, bigger labels, nice
4" tuning knob (like the FTDX-9000).
The age profile of Hams who can afford new radios must show that we're
suffering from the age-related pro
Charles,
I cannot support that assumption, but then maybe I am not among the
"MOST operators".
Convenience for the most used functions is in order (and the K2 is
sufficient in that regard, the K3 will be better), but having a knob for
each and every function available on the radio is just no
Face it, MOST operators like a large front panel.
Charles Harpole
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
_
Gear up for Halo® 3 with free downloads and an exclusive offer.
http://gethalo3gear.com?ocid=SeptemberWLHalo3_MSNHMTxt_1
t;
>
> > -Original Message-
> > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of JT Croteau
> > Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2007 12:07 PM
> > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New Elecraft rigs...
> >
>
rett
N2DTS
> -Original Message-
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of JT Croteau
> Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2007 12:07 PM
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New Elecraft rigs...
>
> People today seem to want everythi
On the assumption that people wanting little radios
could get or already have a K1, K2, etc.
And from looking at ads in QST and the AES catalog,
the big rigs get the attention, along with anything 'new'.
Sure, there are loads of people who would like an
expensive radio, like me, but I don't have
And harder to use - I bought the K3 because I find accessing all functions
via a menu (on my FT-857) to be prohibitive.
I was looking at the FT-2000 and almost ready to buy and then there was this
announcement .
On 6/9/07 17:07, "JT Croteau" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> sent:
> People today seem to w
People today seem to want everything to be smaller (except for their
big screen TV's). Everything is becoming smaller, not bigger.
--
JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH
___
Elecraft mailing list
Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
You must be a subscribe
On 9/6/07, Brett gazdzinski <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I think they would sell many more bigger rigs to the general ham
> population then they would sell revised K1's.
On what evidence do you base this assertion? I haven't done a survey,
but on the basis of the rigs people say they are using wh
So you want a revised K1, not a K4.
K3 performance in a K1 size box using surface mount.
That seems like a nitch radio, not a mainstream radio.
You need:
Backpack rig and/or handheld,
Small portable or field day rig,
Mobile rig (portable and field day also) designed with the car in mind..,
Base
18 matches
Mail list logo
