[Elecraft] K2 to K3 - Outside the Box

[N2EY at aol.com]

In a message dated 5/27/07 7:58:16 AM Eastern Daylight Time, k0wa at swbell.net 
writes:


> Why couldn't there be a  redesign of pieces and parts in the K2 that is a 
> result of the K3  experience.  What would it be to put out a new control board 
> that  takes the lessons from the K3 to the K2?  Like a faster CPU, more  
> memory, more features, etc. 

If it can be done, you can bet that they will do it. 

In fact, it's already happened, in the form of the "Rev.B" RF board changes. 

As I see it, strictly as a casual observer, the big challengea in doing a 
major control-board rework are:

1) Maintaining backwards compatibility with all existing K2s, so the new 
board could just be dropped in.

2) Keeping the power requirement down (my K2 draws less than 250 mA on 
receive) 

3) Doing a new control board with only through-hole parts, to retain the 
no-SMT character of the K2. 

But you know that if anybody can figure out a way to do it, the Elecraft team 
will.

--

But hey, let's give 'em a *little* time. K3 is a major new product - actually 
products, because the various versions and options are all hitting the market 
at once. With previous Elecraft products, the main rig would be introduced, 
and then the various options added to the line one at a time. 

73 de Jim, N2EY



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