[Elecraft] KIOB

[Michael Schulz]

I call shenanigans on that less clutter because of no computer :) The number
of cables in my shack related directly to the
radio (I don't even do SSB) far outnumbers the computer related cables. 
Paper logging? Seems to work wonders in contests ;) *cough dupes cough*


73 Mike K5TRI

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don
> Wilhelm
> Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 2015 4:10 PM
> To: Gary <vk1zzgary at gmail.com>; Richard - HB9ANM
> <hb9anm at bluewin.ch>; elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KIOB
> 
> Gary,
> 
> In the "olden days", we did not have such clutter.  If one is willing to
do paper
> logging, there is no need for a computer connection and if we stick to SSB
> and CW, we only need a microphone and a key - KISS principle, and no extra
> cables except for the mic and key cables.
> 
> Problem is that we 'want it all', and so the cable clutter expands without
> bounds as each additional device is introduced.
> I am planning a new operating desk that can be pulled away from the wall
so I
> can access the rear of the equipment and hopefully keep those 'extra'
cables
> neat and tidy.  It may be a while before that is realized.
> 
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
> 
> On 12/16/2015 6:57 PM, Gary wrote:
> > Well, being that I am 24/7 in my Motorhome, I want the KIOB upgrade to
> help reduce the , dare I say, clutter at the back of my wireless. Hmm,
that's a
> misnomer...
> > Santa has informed me he is running late and my KIOB will not be
delivered
> till the 1st quarter, 2016.
> > Guess he knows Eric well.
> >
> >
> 
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