[Elecraft] Remote encoder?

[Eric Rosenberg]

There appear to be two versions of the Grifin Pod. Does it matter wjhch one
I get?

Yes, other buttons would be great, and I would think this could be done
using some other brand of device (thre are encoders with buttons). I'm not a
programmer -- to say the least -- but I have worked with many over time.
I'd like to think this is doable --

73,
Eric W3DQ
Washington, DC


On Tue, Feb 22, 2011 at 4:36 AM, Doug Turnbull <turnbull at net1.ie> wrote:

> Ken and Eric,
>    This encoder looks good but lacks buttons for activating the CW/SSB
> memories which for me is the biggest advantage of a remote pod.   I use
> these memories all the time in normal operation as they save time, effort
> and voice.   A pod would be much easier to access than the small buttons on
> the K3.   I also have an Orion II with pod and find it most helpful!   Even
> in contests where WinTest and the Micro Keyer II do most of the work it
> would be most useful to be able to access the K3 memories for some extra
> messages but as I have learned it can cause problems to just stab your
> finger at the radio in the heat of a contest.   A pod has more limited
> possibilities for getting into trouble and can be conveniently placed on
> the
> operating desk.
>
>     Well this is an old talking point for me and I suppose Elecraft is so
> busy that it will remain on a back burner.   We are a demanding lot but
> TenTec does it so why not emulate the best of what is available from TT.
> Meanwhile the K3 is number one radio in this shack.
>
>               73 Doug EI2CN
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ken Alexander
> Sent: 22 February 2011 05:01
> To: elecraft at yahoogroups.com; Elecraft_K3 at yahoogroups.com;
> k3contesters at yahoogroups.co.uk; elecraft at mailman.qth.net; Eric Rosenberg
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Remote encoder?
>
> Hi Eric,
>
> Try here:
>
> http://www.g4ilo.com/ktune.html
>
> It was designed for a K3 but I've been thinking of trying this with my K2.
>
> 73,
>
> Ken Alexander
> VE3HLS
>
>
> --- On Mon, 2/21/11, Eric Rosenberg <ericrosenberg.dc at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > From: Eric Rosenberg <ericrosenberg.dc at gmail.com>
> > Subject: [Elecraft] Remote encoder?
> > To: elecraft at yahoogroups.com, Elecraft_K3 at yahoogroups.com,
> k3contesters at yahoogroups.co.uk, elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> > Date: Monday, February 21, 2011, 10:18 PM
> > One of the nicest features of the
> > Orion (and previous Ten Tec rigs) is
> > the availability of a remote encoder - a tuning knob off
> > the rig.  Over
> > the years, they've ranged from the encoder (tuning knob) by
> > itself, or,
> > in its present incarnation, a tuning knob and keypad.
> >
> > Is there an equivalent for the K3 (presumably a third-party
> > developed item)?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Eric W3DQ
> > Washington, DC
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