[Elecraft] IC-7300 video - things to come

[Rick Robinson]

I foresee Bluetooth or newer technology tablets or phone size units that
control our radio as an option to control our radios . So touchscreen
control seems like more than a fad.

On Monday, March 28, 2016, Gary <vk1zzgary at gmail.com> wrote:

> Bill
> I agree, similarly with an Elad, not my choice BUT there is always the
> possibility some feature or other may be a popular item Elecraft can look
> at implementing in future FW and/or hardware.
> Competition drives innovation and that is good for all parties.
> Touch screen is not likely to be something I want in my radio but there IS
> a market for it no doubt. I just smile when I imagine a mobile with a touch
> screen, driving along, your contact asks you to go up 5 or something. I
> know I would end up either going somewhere I didn't expect or going off
> planet.....a bump in the road would be my downfall I reckon.
> 73
> Gary
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: "Bill" <w2blc at nycap.rr.com <javascript:;>>
> Sent: ‎29/‎03/‎2016 9:40 AM
> To: "elecraft at mailman.qth.net <javascript:;>" <elecraft at mailman.qth.net
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> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] IC-7300 video - things to come
>
> Actually, this does effect Elecraft users. There may be some good ideas
> that we will want to see incorporated on future Elecraft products. For
> example, the use of a touch screen for a lot of its controls. I do not
> care for touch screen myself, but it is the sign of the times on many
> things and lots of folks are very comfortable with the concept.
>
> I did not intent to raise any ire over this post.
>
> Bill W2BLC K-Line
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