[Elecraft] Learning Curve of K3

[Don Wilhelm]

John,

While the K3 has a steep learning curve for the menu setup items, once 
that is accomplished, it is easy for a guest operator to sit down in 
front of the K3 and with only a brief introduction to "which does what", 
he can successfully operate the K3.  I have seen it happen several times 
at Field Day.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 4/5/2014 2:26 PM, John Langdon wrote:
> Pet Peeve Alert: A steep Learning curve is a good thing!
>
> A steep learning curve means that you acquire each 'unit' of knowledge (the
> "rise") in a short time (the "run"), which is good (rise/run = a large
> number means you are gaining lots knowledge in a short time). A shallow
> learning curve means that each unit of knowledge takes longer to acquire.
> Steep in this context does not equal difficult, like climbing a hill! It's
> just the opposite!
>
> IMHO the K3 is about average in terms to difficulty of its learning curve.
> The control layout is very logical, but it takes a while to get the right
> "muscle memory" and get used to the press versus hold routine, and the long
> hold for some functions. I found myself rapidly knowing what I wanted to do,
> but still not rapidly finding the right control on the panel until I had
> used it many times. Also, I find the menus are easy to access, but sometimes
> it is hard to remember what setting does what you want to do, especially on
> some of the involved options.
>
>