[Elecraft] KX1 - some improvements ?

[brian]

Hello,

Some dreams on improvements for the KX1 for back packing/mountain topping.

The case edges could use a ruggedized plastic surface. I find myself 
often operating above the tree line on granite blocks and rarely a flat 
surface. The case edges are getting nicked. Anyone make a plastic case 
that adds scratch resistance to the rig ?

Big  changes:  Move the tuning knob toward the top edge so that ones 
thumb could easily tune the rig while holding the case.
Put the buttons on top on the side opposite the tuning knob so one can 
punch the buttons with fingers of same hand holding the rig. This allows 
single hand operation.

Offer an LCD display, hard to read the LED in direct sunlight on some 
random mountain peak with no shade.

Add screw terminals for the antenna, one less BNC bit I need to carry up 
the hill.

A case that was more like a pistol grip would be really sweet for 
mountain topping when your body is crammed into a granite crack and the 
fishing pole antenna is wedged nearby in a howling blow.

Brian  n6iz