[Elecraft] K3: Front/Bottom accessory connector usage?

[Julian G4ILO]

When this was originally mentioned, I did kind of assume this was
going to be an option, though not necessarily one that would be
available right away. I hope it is, and in the not too far distant
future.

The PC keyboard communication protocol is not ideally suited to this
task, consisting of "key down" and "key up" signals containing scan
codes that have to be translated to characters. My guess is that any
such accessory would have to be a custom made unit sending data in a
way that can be efficiently handled by the K3, rather than a cheap PC
keyboard with a different plug on the end. Since we're in "wish list"
territory here, I could even speculate that it might have its own
display with a larger tuning indicator and scrolling text readout than
that available on the K3 front panel.

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Julian, G4ILO K2 s/n: 392  K3 s/n: ???
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On 10/15/07, Greg - AB7R <ab7r at cablespeed.com> wrote:
> Ed,
>
> This connector does NOT presently support a keyboard.  It is used by the factory only.  There may be some future
> accessories or keyboard support, but not at this time.
>
>
> -------------------------
> 73,
> Greg - AB7R
> Whidbey Island WA
> NA-065
> K3#0009
>
> On Mon Oct 15 12:20 , "Edward Dickinson, III"  sent:
>
> >Hello Julian.
> >
> >Do you suppose a 'standard keyboard' outfitted with a appropriate cable and
> >plug will fill the bill?
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> >[elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net','','','')">elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Julian G4ILO
> >
> >> Some time ago, Wayne stated that this would allow an external keyboard...
> >
> >
> >Regards,
> >Dick - KA5KKT/4
> >
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