[Elecraft] K3 - rig control with a Pigknob

[Bill W2BLC]

For a long time I have been using HRD to allow rig control of my K3 - 
using the mouse and computer for control of various features/controls 
and the VFO. Then I discovered the Pigknob - http://pignology.net/pigknob/

The Pigknob allows me to control 8 programmable features and the VFO (at 
two selectable speeds). I merely used the K3's Programmers Reference to 
help set up the eight buttons. If you can operate a feature or control 
from the front panel of the K3 - you can do it from the Pigknob.

Now I am able to easily control and use the K3 from my arm-chair 
(remember, all I do is arm-chair copy rag chew) without having to 
stretch across the desk to reach the K3's panel. The wire from the 
Pigknob to the K3 is plenty long enough for placement of the device 
anyplace on the desk, or to hold in my hand.

I am glad I found the Pigknob, as it ended my quest for a remote control 
pad. Also, it does not require the use of a computer, except when 
programming it. It is stand alone with the K3.

I have no financial interest in the company that sells the Pigknob - I 
am merely pointing out a device that works well for me and may do so for 
others.

As a parting comment: The Pigknob is the best station add-on I have 
bought in many years. It does its job very well.

Bill W2BLC K-Line