[Elecraft] Subject: Re: K4

[Jim Shepherd]

I definitely would like to see mouse control for the P3... The current
buttons and especially the rotary encoder are stiff enough so that the unit
moves when they are pushed. With a mouse controlling these features the
unit is not touched. A USB port to allow the use of a wired mouse or a
dongle with a wireless mouse would be ideal.

Also, the addition of a HDMI port in addition to the SVGA. More of the
larger monitors are coming without SVGA inputs. It would also be a way to
send l&r audio to speakers in the monitor.  HDMI can be used for split
screen video (PIP) allowing several windows  with different displays to be
shown on a single large monitor.

An additional rotary encoder on the front panel of the K4 to allow for
1-5-10-20-50 KHz tuning steps across the band. Currently, the RIT/XIT knob
can be reconfigured for that function.

A small slot on the back of the radio to accept a computer cable lock for
use when the radio will be used at public events like Field Day, etc. This
should be added to the whole line.  It will not stop a determined thief,
but it will deter some.

A couple of more antenna ports on the back to allow several different
antennas with memories for the tuner settings for each.

More programmable memory buttons so that voice recorder is not using the
same ones as CW or Digital.

Backlighting on all the buttons and controls......

50 Amp power pole connecter for incoming power, keyed so that the KPA1500
power cable will not connect. 2 standard size power plugs for aux power out
to P3, etc. Main power cable upgraded to #6 wire.

Jim W6US