[Elecraft] K3/0 mini observations

[Augie "Gus" Hansen]

On 6/16/2014 3:51 PM, Oliver Dröse wrote:
> ...
> Display
> The mini is used in tilted postion like the KX3. So I would have 
> expected the same display like in the KX3 to be used, i.e. with a "6 
> o'clock" viewing angle. Sorrily it's not, it has the original K3 
> display ("12 o'clock") so you cannot see anything when the mini is on 
> the table, it's not readable! That's a big big minus! :-( You have to 
> put it almost vertical (difficult as it has it's center of gravity too 
> high, so it easily tilts over the front then) which is impossible with 
> the bail supplied/mounted, it's too short. :-(

According to the Elecraft product description,

> Replacing the full-size K3/0 
> <http://www.elecraft.com/K3-Remote/k3-remote-legacy.htm>, the 
> K3/0-Mini consists of a K3 front panel, only, so it's highly portable. 
> The K3/0-Mini is perfect for home and travel use due to its small 
> size. It fully duplicates all K3 controls, displays and menus for a 
> realistic remote K3 experience.

Given that it fully duplicates the menus, you should be able to go to 
the main menu, choose LCD ADJ, and set the display viewing angle over a 
wide range. For the K3 on a shelf, a value of 20 is good for eye-level 
viewing (straight on). Higher numbered values (up to 100) make viewing 
good with the rig tilted up, but I don't know if the range is wide 
enough to handle the unit laying flat. Worth a try.

Gus Hansen
KB0YH