[Elecraft] Contesting use

[Don Wilhelm]

My vote is for a K3 accessory similar to the TenTec "pod" - an auxiliary 
tuning knob mounted on the pod along with several pushbutton switches (8 
to 12) that can be programmed to send macros to the K3. The pod sits on 
the desk, so the tuning knob and buttons are horizontal - less tiring 
for the operator than a vertical panel.

I believe that could be a great solution to the contesting station.  In 
reality, there are not a great number of buttons that are needed after 
setting up the K3 for a contest.   It would be easy to relate the 
function of a dozen buttons (each of which do one and only one thing) to 
a guest operator.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 11/22/2011 12:01 PM, Tom W8JI wrote:
> Operators need buttons or toggle switches that serve one function. Hands are
> too busy.
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