[Elecraft] K4

[Mike Markowski]

On 04/28/2012 04:01 PM, Edward R. Cole wrote:
> [...] If the hardware can be improved
> thru upgrades along with firmware improvements I see there being no
> reason to abandon the K3 (it will be the K4). [...]

Perusing a hacker site, it seems a group has broken into the Elecraft 
inner sanctum and posted brainstorming emails on the next rig: while the 
RF hardware is similar, under consideration are an ultra high resolution 
touch screen so that virtual buttons and knobs are displayed and changed 
with various modes and choices.  Display options include cw skimming, 
auto-contest (human involvement optional), heuristic "split following" 
for dx'ers.  Optional voice recognition module not only obeys commands 
but offers reminders, if needed, to not yell into mic or overdo 
compression.  In fact, an expert system builds up response patterns, cw 
& phone, and over time can respond intelligently for you allowing you to 
finish your favorite beverage while operating.  Note: All lies.

73,
Mike ab3ap