[Elecraft] IC-7300 video - things to come

[Guy Olinger K2AV]

In a contest, particularly a serious effort at a weekend long contest, the
constant reaching from the keyboard to the front of the rig to operate a
touch screen presents a repetitive motion problem whose outcome is anywhere
between tired and injured. This is why many people use the keyboard to
direct N1MM to QSY up or down instead of using the knob.

Some folks use things like Pig Knob, or a keypad driving macros because it
can be set next to the keyboard and used while still maintaining wrist
support for the tuning hand. For those who have already been injured by
repetitive motions at work, these simplifications may be what makes it
possible for them to operate any extended time in a contest.

73, Guy K2AV

On Mon, Mar 28, 2016 at 8:10 PM, 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>
> Sent: ‎29/‎03/‎2016 9:40 AM
> To: "elecraft at mailman.qth.net" <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> 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.
>
>