[Elecraft] K3 wish list - option to turn off display

[AJSOENKE at aol.com]

Bob,
 
I don't think your concerns are warranted. The LCD is an array of  transistor 
switches which affect the transmission of light by polarizing effects  of 
their electrostatic field. The actual light is provided by backlighting from  
light emitting diodes which are well known for their longevity.
 
The Day mode will shut off the LED backlights on the LCD, but unfortunately  
it also ups the level of brightness for the LEDs on the controls. That would  
seem to be a simple fix in the firmware.
 
Al WA6VNN
 
 
In a message dated 4/27/2008 7:06:34 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time,  
g3yiq at yahoo.co.uk writes:
I increasingly like to operate remote, especially  when traveling.
This can sometimes mean that the rig is turned on for several  days.
I have some concern about burn-out of the LCD display in areas  where  
it remains unchanged for long periods.
Maybe this is an  unjustified worry, but it would be good to have the  
option to simply  turn off the display when using remote operation, or  
even when  operating the rig from a PC in the shack.

Bob,  G3YIQ

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