[Elecraft] Contesting use

[Bill W4ZV]

This looks very promising for 12 macro keys and a VFO:

http://xkeys.com/xkeys/xk12JSH.php

Has anyone done this with the K3?

73,  Bill



David Gilbert wrote
> 
> 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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