[Elecraft] K3 ergonomics

[RLVZ at aol.com]

Hi Guys,
 
The wonderful fact is that there are a great deal of people  who love the 
K-3's performance... excellent job Elecraft!
 
Another fact is that many people like small radios  and many people prefer 
or even need a larger  radio.  My personal preference would be to have  the 
option of the incredible small and lightweight K-3  for mobile/portable use 
and then a  larger K-4? for base operation... similiar electronics  and 
performance of the K-3 but in a larger package with more front  panel controls, 
more spacing between controls, large and bright  front panel labeling of 
controls, individual band switch  buttons, weighted smooth wheeling main tuning 
knob, larger s-meter/power  meter, and built-in power supply.  I like  the 
LED s-meter/power meter over analog meters as for the  LED's are easier to 
read but larger would be helpful.  
 
Another fact is that some of us are getting older... as I  get older it's 
getting harder to operate small radios effectively in the  heat of battle.
Nothing more fun than a good CW  contest!  (sex is great but doesn't last 
as long for  me!)
 
Just my 2 cents worth.  I would be a buyer for the  larger K-3.
 
Best 73,
 
Dick- K9OM