[Elecraft] Big Box K-3

Mon Aug 9 21:45:56 EDT 2010

Brett,

I think somewhere in the archives there is a comment from Elecraft regarding
the PF buttons on the P3 being able to operate some features/menus on the
K3?.

This will of course be a future FW version.

Modular is a much better way to go and Elecraft have done a great job.

I would NOT go backwards to a 66Lb monstrosity that is so deep I had to buy
a new desktop to sit it on otherwise I had no room for the base microphone.
Tell me again how I miss that radio...NOT

The K3 is a great size for me, and many others. I can accept that there is a
small percentage of K3 owners that would like a larger faceplate, and then
they want to add buttons and knobs and their opinions should be respected.
Those of us who prefer the status quo should also be respected.

A K3 with an internal 500W amplifier, power supply and a P3 would be rather
large and heavy. The footprint and weight would render it pretty darn
restrictive to ship out on a Dxpedition where weight and volume are more
often than not of critical importance, let alone the cost involved in
shipping etc.

But we still get a lot of creative ideas on the reflector and that's a good
thing eh?

Gary

On Tue, Aug 10, 2010 at 11:24 AM, Brett Howard <brett at livecomputers.com>wrote:

> 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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