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

[Daniel Reynolds]

I'd like to see this K2-B (or K3 ... or K2X for K2-eXpanded) with two RF boards
so that you could do binaural/differential reception from two antennas
(horizontal vs vertical) - that way you could pick out nearly any signal that
is perceptible. Maybe create a larger case with the capability of adding a
built in 100/200/400 W amp to the rig and a built in ATU capable of handling
200/400W with a builtin balun. Oh - and a built in P/S. Make the case large
enough to be rackmountable (I don't know why .... just sounds cool - and maybe
even useful for EMCOMM). At least make the front panel 2-4 times larger than
the old K2 (adding more area to the top of the case for extra RF Amp, tuner
components, P/S, and 2nd K2 RF board).

Just thinking outside of the box for a moment...

Now we return to our regularly scheduled programming.

- Daniel AA0NI

--- "Darwin, Keith" <Keith.Darwin at goodrich.com> wrote:

>  
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Craig D. Smith
> 
> Of the "big" projects being discussed, the K3 is the only one that
> captures my interest and enthusiasm.  
> 
> --------------------------
> 
> 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 -
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