[Elecraft] has the k2 a future?

[Mike Harris]

G'day,

I understand from a previous post that memory is maxed out.  Also 
that a possible pin compatible micro with more memory is a 
possibility.  I have offered the idea that pruning the rather 
generous CW memories might offer up enough memory with the existing 
micro for the update you mention.  A functionality which has been 
requested for years now.

Regards,

Mike VP8NO
K2 #1400
K3 #345

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <wrmoore47 at comcast.net>
To: <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 6:42 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] has the k2 a future?


> Wayne, any hope of firmware updates for the K2?  My favorite would 
> be keeping mode and ATU setting per VFO.  I'd be willing to 
> purchase a more expensive microprocessor IC if more memory is 
> required, as I suspect it is.
>
> 73,
> Randy, KS4L
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Wayne Burdick" <n6kr at elecraft.com>
> To: "Michael van Hauten" <vanhauten at t-online.de>
> Cc: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 2:10:21 PM GMT -06:00 US/Canada 
> Central
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] has the k2 a future?
>
> Michael van Hauten wrote:
>
>> Dear elecraft -team,
>> during the last 2 years all new modules and software updates had
>> been designed for the K3. Is the K2 out of the focus or is there 
>> a
>> chance for all the K2 users to get new modules and upgrades in 
>> the
>> future ?
>
> The K2 is a very mature product, and I don't anticipate adding 
> further
> internal modules to it. I've thought about a Li-Ion battery as a
> replacement for the present gel-cell, but it's still too expensive 
> and
> is thus left as an exercise for the reader.
>
> The P3 should work with the K2, though less tightly integrated 
> than
> with the K3. If that pans out, we'll post details later.
>
> We have no plans to phase out the K2, which is still going strong
> after 10 years (for which we thank our customers!).
>
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR