[Elecraft] K3 and whats next from Elecraft

[Fred Jensen]

On 8/19/2013 2:15 PM, Don Putnick wrote:
> I'm sure Ron AC7AC's ideas were somewhat tongue-in-cheek, but think
> of the possibilities, all within reach:
>
> 1. Voice operated - "K3, go to 14313 USB, tune the antenna, and set
> output power at 100 watts"

Followed by the next enhancement where the K3 replies in an overly-calm,
lower pitched voice, "I'm sorry Don, I can't do that." :-)  I programmed
PF1 to be SPKR PH on/off when I first got my K3 [#642].  I use it all
the time.  When Dick came out with the frequency memory editor, I
programmed a bunch in, including 60m CW and SSB, WWV's, NMC wefax, and
all of KSM/KPH frequencies.  I've never used them since.  I can't think
of a K3 feature that might change my on-air life that isn't already 
there, even if I don't know how to use it.  I don't think I'm alone.

And voice recognition has a ways to go.  The perky female voice on the
phone says,

<"Thank you for calling "Giant Crowbar Towing.  How can I help you."
> "I need a tow truck"
<"I didn't understand, say 'customer service', or 'billing'"
> "I said I need a tow truck to come get my $%@** truck."
<"I didn't understand, do you need the accounting department?"
> "Let me talk to your CEO"
<"I don't understand 'CEO' can you use another word?"
> "Yes I can but you don't want to hear it"

73,

Fred K6DGW
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