[Elecraft] Big Box K-3

[Jim Cox]

Amen, will this thread never end!
Jim K4JAF


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Gilbert" <xdavid at cis-broadband.com>
To: <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Monday, August 09, 2010 7:00 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Big Box K-3


>
> I don't understand why this keeps coming up.  Search the archives under
> "K4" and you'll discover that the topic has been flogged to death
> several times, and after each extended thread Elecraft announced that
> they have zero intention ... none, nada, zilch ... of spending time and
> effort on a big box K3.
>
> 73,
> Dave   AB7E
>
>
>
> On 8/9/2010 4:28 PM, RLVZ at aol.com wrote:
>> Hi Elecrafters,
>>
>> I think it's great to dream... that's what gave us the  magnificant K-3!
>>
>> I'd love to have my small K-3 plus purchase a "Big Box K-3".
>>
>> Some of my Big Box K-3's dream features would include:
>>
>> -Larger box with more spacing between controls.  (keep the same  location
>> for the controls just space them out)
>> -Band switch for each band.
>> -Mode switch for each mode.
>> -Bigger LED display for: SWR, Power Output, ALC, Proxessor.
>> -Built-In Power Supply.
>> -Both 10dB and 20dB Attenuators.
>> -200 watts transmitter output.
>>
>> Thank You Elecraft!
>>
>> 73,
>> Dick- K9OM
>>
>>
>> Hi John and others,
>>
>> I myself am very pleased in  general with the operation and layout of
>> the K3. It has stood 3 years of  discussion and criticism and in general
>> has passed with flying  colours.
>>
>> That said, there is always room for "add-on"  improvement. I don't think
>> anyone is suggesting a change in the present  layout of the K3. If you
>> are 100% happy with what you have there is no need  for further 
>> discussion.
>>
>> The main improvement for some of us  is to the ergonomics of the front
>> panel. The suggestion is for a larger  front panel either as an option to
>> replace the present panel or for a  stand-alone panel/case that could
>> even be used for remote control. Maybe we  could get to use that RJ45
>> socket which has kept us intrigued for so long.  Why do radios have a
>> vertical front panel? A panel set at 45 degrees would  be much easier to
>> see and operate.
>>
>> In recent years (I'm  79) my various body senses have started to
>> deteriorate (I don't think I am  alone!). My sight is not good. My sense
>> of touch and manual dexterity has  also deteriorated. Yes I manage to
>> type but with the ring finger of each  hand. It is difficult to change
>> the width control on the K3 without moving  the VFO. I cured this by
>> fitting extra large and long knobs on the width and  shift controls. Not
>> pretty but it works. My only gripe with regard to the  buttons is the
>> control of VOX (aka the sneeze/cough button). The VOX always  seems to
>> take so long to disable and if the sneeze comes too soon you end up
>> changing bands. I don't like foot switches which is another  option.
>>
>> So, there is lots to dream about. Unfortunately it  would be very
>> difficult for an individual to design and build his own  version of front
>> panel. Any takers?
>>
>> 73
>> Tony Fegan  VE3QF
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