[Elecraft] Big Box K-3

[Gary Gregory]

Hopefully soon.
Gary

On Tue, Aug 10, 2010 at 10:07 AM, Jim Cox <jcox123 at bellsouth.net> wrote:

> 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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