[Elecraft] Big Box K-3

[Lou Kolb]

I certainly agree on the keyboard port.  I'm currently using a k1el k40 
external keyer with a keyboard because I'm a better typist than iambist to 
coin a term.  It works fine but I'd love to just be able to plug the 
keyboard right into the rig and use that fine internal keyer.  Lou   --  
WA3MIX
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Nicholas Farrar" <nfarrar at bfpacs.com>
To: "elecraft" <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Monday, August 09, 2010 8:45 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] Big Box K-3


> Im not asking for a K4. Im looking for a K3A upgrade. A larger case I can
> put the guts of my K3 in with a larger face(bigger screen and more 
> buttons).
> This is not a completely new radio but a OPTIONAL upgrade to the K3 for
> those that want it. I understand a lot of people are happy with the size 
> of
> their K3. Great they wouldn't want the K3A upgrade. I how ever would. I
> think a P3 built into the K3A face would be GREAT! Maybe the option to 
> house
> either power supply OR amp! With the exception of the case and faceplate
> buttons and screen and power supply these are off the shelf parts. P3 is
> already in production and the KPA500 is rumored to drop this winter. I 
> would
> also like a keyboard port. I want to be able to type PSK31 and RTTY with 
> out
> an external PC. Imagine that! 500w RTTY in one box! Yes it would be heavy
> and some people wouldn't like it. Others would. Again Im not asking for a
> whole new radio. All that i'm asking for requires little development by
> elecraft, more repackaging. In the end would result in a top shelf KILLER.
>
> In closing the Elecraft K3 is GREAT! I am the VERY proud owner of K3
> #4455(great number!). the K3 has exceeded almost every expectation I had 
> for
> a kit radio. That doesn't mean it couldn't be even better. I think yes. I
> personally would like a "larger" desktop K3(a). I would like the be able 
> to
> perform this fictonal upgrade on the K3 components I have now. It you dont
> want or need these upgrades... Don't order or install them. This is a
> challenge to Eric and Wayne.
>
> --
> Nicholas W. Farrar
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