[Elecraft] Big Box K-3

[Brett Howard]

The P3 has a keyboard port on it and will allow you to do that.
Personally I like things more modular so that if/when I need to take
things I only have to take the pieces I need.  I'm ok with cables an
really like the additional buttons the P3 brings.  I'm certain that at
some point one will be able to associate macros with buttons on the P3
and I also feel like the P3 could be integrated to also make the menus
of the K3 more user friendly.

~Brett (N7MG)

On Mon, Aug 9, 2010 at 6:21 PM, Lou Kolb <loukolb at gmail.com> wrote:
> 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.
>>
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