[Fwd: Re: [Elecraft] Big K2 (or K2B - B for Big)]

[Leigh L Klotz, Jr.]

Don,
That is almost exactly my point!  I think the K2 provides all the hooks 
for a larger front panel based on a standard computer of some sort.

For backpack operation, I want something like the traditional mobile 
detachable head, like Ken WB6MLC does with his Yaesu rig.   I don't want 
to take a laptop with me, so the PC solution is out for that.  This 
thread was started by people who claim they want bigger, more 
comfortable knobs, so I think some may still want an auxillary front 
panel.

So, the RS232 interface provides most of what we need...all we need are 
smaller computers....

As for the N4APY and other software, it's quite impressive.  Personally 
though, since I don't have Windows at home, I use Marote for Linux, and 
while it is not at the same level as Ham Radio Deluxe, the author is 
rapidly making improvements.  I would definitely add Marote to the list 
of Linux ham software mentioned in thios month's QST (gMFSK, Xlog, and 
Hamlib).  It would be nice if Marote used Hamlib, and maybe it will have 
such an option someday, but right now it works only with the K2 (all 
software should have such problems).

Leigh.
On Sun, 26 Dec 2004 9:11 pm, W3FPR - Don Wilhelm wrote:
> If a larger remote front panel is the proper answer,  then why not 
> simply use one of the K2 enabled software control programs which can 
> add function as well as size and flexibility?