[Elecraft] Contesting use

[Rick Prather]

Absolutely agree!

In fact I have mentioned it several times in the past.

That is the one thing I miss from my switch to the K3.

If they could pretty much duplicate the Ten-Tec pod I would be a happy camper.

In fact, with the macro capabilities of the K3 it would be even more useful than it is on a TT rig.

(now we have to see all the "I had that with my Orion and never used it" responses)  :-)

Rick
K6LE



On 11/22/2011, at 5:38 , Don Wilhelm wrote:

> 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