RE: [Elecraft] Wha'ts Wrong With Our Radios (WAS:NewProducts, Building Demo, T-Shirts, Amp and More.)

2006-05-24 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
What I don't understand is why we keep putting small gear in little rectangular boxes. We need a human sized panel for human sized knobs and buttons but that doesn't mean we need a BIG rig! Indeed, it can be very small and friendly on modern desks. Look at a modern flat panel computer or TV

Re: [Elecraft] Wha'ts Wrong With Our Radios (WAS:NewProducts, Building Demo, T-Shirts, Amp and More.)

2006-05-24 Thread Larry Phipps
That's an interesting thought, Ron. It would also give a lot more room for rear panel connectors. 73, Larry N8LP Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: What I don't understand is why we keep putting small gear in little rectangular boxes. We need a human sized panel for human sized knobs and buttons

RE: [Elecraft] Wha'ts Wrong With Our Radios (WAS:NewProducts, Building Demo, T-Shirts, Amp and More.)

2006-05-24 Thread EricJ
(WAS:NewProducts,Building Demo, T-Shirts, Amp and More.) What I don't understand is why we keep putting small gear in little rectangular boxes. Picture a 100 watt KX1 tilted up at a 45 degree angle with a base and having the same thickness but a panel size of, say, 14x18 inches (35X45 cm) with suitable

RE: [Elecraft] Wha'ts Wrong With Our Radios (WAS:NewProducts, Building Demo, T-Shirts, Amp and More.)

2006-05-24 Thread Mark Saunders, KJ7BS
Ron, Interesting take on the flat pannel rigs. I've long wanted to mount my Kenwood TS-850S/AT to that the controls are flush with the desktop, but that put too much below the desk for knees, little hands, and pets to clobber. As an alternative, mounting the controls so they are at a 45

Re: [Elecraft] Wha'ts Wrong With Our Radios (WAS:NewProducts, Building Demo, T-Shirts, Amp and More.)

2006-05-24 Thread michael taylor
On 5/24/06, Ron D'Eau Claire [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What I don't understand is why we keep putting small gear in little rectangular boxes. I agree. I hope my next QRP rig is the size of Apple's iPod nano *. :-) http://www.apple.com/ipodnano/ * 3.5 x 1.6 x 0.27 inches and 1.5 ounces or 89 x