[Elecraft] Why Black

[kstover at ac0h.net]

For those of us who are visually challenged black on anything is very tough.
The one exception to the rule is computer screens. A black or dark
background with light text really helps with the eye strain.
I think Elecraft should seriously consider changing the color of the
display. Orange background with black text isn't high contrast enough. A
black background ala just about everybody else makes the radio easier to
see.  

R. Kevin Stover    AC0H

ARRL, FISTS, SKCC, NAQCC.
"If it doesn't work the first time you push the button it won't work the
20th.Just stop."

-----Original Message-----
From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net <elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net> On
Behalf Of Bill Frantz
Sent: Friday, August 31, 2018 8:45 AM
To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Why Black

On 8/30/18 at 5:31 AM, glcazzola at alice.it (IK4EWX) wrote:

>... Here the problem is the black face of KPOD.

I have had problems reading the labels on my K3 in dark rooms and tents. I
wonder why most radio available today are black. In the old days, the
Collins and Heathkit radios weren't black. It would seem that black letters
on a light background would be more visible under low light conditions. It
would also liven up the shack.

73 Bill AE6JV

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