[Elecraft] K3 or K2-B (New Elecraft Products)

[Darwin, Keith]

-----Original Message-----
From: Craig D. Smith

Of the "big" projects being discussed, the K3 is the only one that
captures my interest and enthusiasm.  

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Funny you mention a K3.  I was thinking about it this morning.  After
using the K2 for a bit I find my "need" for a K3 to be less.  The K2
does pretty much all I need.  I have a lot of fun with it as it is.  If
I want 100 watts I can add an option and I'm there.

But having a larger package, bigger knobs, real analog s-meter, larger
display, less menus (add an encoder or two that can be assigned to
control a few things) - these would be great changes.  So here's my
proposal for a K3.

Design a new display and control board that is larger and provides
larger UI features.  Hook it up to the K2 RF board.  Mount it in a
somewhat larger case.  Voila, you have K3 - a base version of the K2.
While you're at it, put a larger rear heat sink on the 100 watt PA and
have no fan.

These changes could be bought by K2 owners to allow a K2 to be changed
into a K3.  Most of the existing options would be swap-able between the
two versions of the rig.

Maybe this isn't a K3.  Maybe this is a K2-B (version B for Base).

- Keith KD1E -
- K2 5411 -