[Elecraft] Expect delays in our responses to K3 questions for awhile

[Julian, G4ILO]

A couple of questions I didn't see answered there (perhaps I missed them) 
are:

- what type are the antenna connectors (look like SO239's in the rear view 
on the data sheet)

- what protocol does the radio's RS-232 control use? (I'm guessing it will 
have a lot of unique commands, but if it can be used with something like 
the Kenwood protocol, like the K2, that will be a big help until the 
various CAT programs add full K3 support.)

I'm also intrigued by the idea of computerless datamodes operation using a 
"small external keyboard" instead of a CW paddle. Will that be a future 
kit?

I'm totally gobsmacked by the K3. I never imagined that the K3 people have 
fantasized over for years on this reflector would actually become a 
reality, in kit form too, at such a reasonable price. The moment I saw 
this, as when I first read about the K2 back in 1999, I knew this was one 
radio I just had to have.

>From this side of the Atlantic, at $2 / £1 exchange rate, it looks very 
good value indeed. I'm hoping that the modular kit will qualify for import 
duty exemtion as well. I have decided to get my order in before one of the 
UK dealers asks for exclusive UK distribution rights and we all end up 
having to pay twice the price.

Julian, G4ILO (K2 #392)

wayne burdick wrote:

We've spent an entire week answering questions, resulting in a very 
well-stocked K3 FAQ, at:

   http://www.elecraft.com/K3/K3FAQ.htm