[Elecraft] New Elecraft Product: K3/0-Mini Remote Front Panel

[Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft]

We have updated the K3Remote page with the K3/0-mini. See:
http://www.elecraft.com/K3-Remote/k3_remote.htm

We are also adding more K3/0-Mini info to that page and it will be further updated in the next 15-30 minutes.

The ordering information is located in the K3Remote and K3/0 section of our order page. See:
http://www.elecraft.com/elecraft_prod_list.htm#k3remote

73,
Eric
elecraft.com
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> On Mar 19, 2014, at 1:24 PM, Wayne Burdick <n6kr at elecraft.com> wrote:
> 
> As you may already know, any K3 can control another one at a remote location. This allows you to have the experience of operating the radio, while taking advantage of great station locations with larger antenna arrays and other features.
> 
> Many K3 users operate this way exclusively, which is why we offer a cost-reduced K3, the K3/0. The K3/0 is the same size as the K3, but with all of the RF modules removed.
> 
> Now you have another choice: the K3/0-Mini. The Mini consists of a K3 front panel, only, so it's highly portable. When combined with a RemoteRig interface, the K3/0-Mini becomes a virtual K3 station you can take anywhere. The 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.
> 
> The Mini has other features not found on the K3/0, including:
> 
> * Simplified RemoteRig Interfacing
> 
>  Use a single RemoteRig interface cable for connecting the RemoteRig 
>  to your K3/0 Mini. This cable contains all IO connections from the 
>  RemoteRig (SP, MIC, PTT, PAD, KEY, RXd, TXd).
> 
> * More Connectors
> 
>  Paddle, PTT and KEY inputs are now available both on the K3/0 Mini and RemoteRig.
>  3.5-mm audio connections on the side connect to your headset without the use of adapters.
> 
> * Built-in Stereo Speakers­­­
> 
>  A pair of internal speakers powered by their own audio amplifier for stereo (main/sub RX) audio.
> 
> * USB Port for firmware loading and/or software-based remote-control solutions
> 
> For further information, see:
> 
>  http://www.elecraft.com/K3-Remote/k3_remote.htm
> 
> The price of the K3/0-mini is $699.95, with first shipments in about 3 weeks.