[Elecraft] K3 Display is Dated...

[Bob]

Looks like there is a winner somewhere.  The Image is changing. Look at the 
display in the KPA1500.

A preview of something to match?

73,
Bob
K2TK ex KN2TKR (1956) & K2TKR




On 5/31/2017 12:03 AM, Nr4c wrote:
> I'm not sure why users get so involved in a discussion on topics like this. The amber LCD display is part of the Elecraft image. They use it on the K3, KX2, KX3 and K3S. It's not going to change so pick another battle!  One you can win.
> 
> Or, wait for the K4 in a couple years and it will likely have all or most features that have been suggested but never added to the K3 line.
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> ..nr4c. bill
> 
> 
>> On May 30, 2017, at 9:00 PM, brian <alsopb at comcast.net> wrote:
>>
>> Don,
>>
>> Agree.  However, there is a need to update the "displays" for functions that were shoe horned into the K3 well after the display was cast in concrete.
>>
>> Things like a flashing decimal point.  What the heck does that mean?
>> There are about a dozen such "non-intuitive" displays which could benefit from some more obvious icon.
>>
>> It would also be nice if the DATA display would actually tell us which K3 data mode is being used.
>>
>> The chief beneficiaries would be people who use the K3 stand alone with no computer.  Logging programs generally solve the above problems.
>>
>> 73 de Brian/K3KO
>>
>>
>>
>>> On 5/31/2017 0:26 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
>>> I have to agree, "the kiss principle" Keep is simple stupid - works
>>> every time.
>>> While 'glitsy' displays are pretty to watch, they often do not convey
>>> relevant information, or that information is buried in the 'glitz' and
>>> not easily recognized at a glance.
>>>
>>> The K3, KX3, KX2 displays show the VFO frequency as the predominate
>>> display with the VFO B as a slightly lesser predominance.  Other
>>> functions are indicated to tell you what is going on.  Everything needed
>>> is there.
>>>
>>> I have to contrast that to some of the displays I see on my tablet.  I
>>> have to hunt around the display to find the item of interest.
>>>
>>> Touchscreen - no thanks - I would need a stylus and not all stylus
>>> touches produce the desired action (if my tablet is any example).  That
>>> uncertainty is not something I need in a radio.
>>>
>>> 73,