[Elecraft] Contesting use

[David Gilbert]

You may want to check the X-Keys website like W4TV suggested.  Their 
macro programming software is extremely trivial to use.

Dave   AB7E


On 11/22/2011 6:38 PM, 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
>
> 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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