[Elecraft] Subject: Re: K4

[Michael Murphy]

Mouse control for the P3. Yes please. 

Mike Murphy 
KI8R

> On May 19, 2018, at 6:48 PM, Jim Shepherd <nvjims at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 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
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