[Elecraft] Will there be a K4?

[Dave G3WGN M6O]

Nice list Ted.
I agree with all except a variation on numbers 4 and 6: I'm happy to have an
external computer for contest and everyday logging and for functionality
equivalent to K3 Utility. All else (digital modes, remote operation etc)
should be on-board.
73, David G3WGN M6O WJ6O
K2, KX3, K3, P3, W2...



Edward A. Dauer wrote
> Wow; there's a tantalizing post.
> 
> I'll leave the important technical suggestions to others.  Here's my list:
> 
> 1.  Seamless backwards compatibility with the KPA1500.  Without it, I
> don't buy a K4.  Likewise, though much less important, for the K-Pod.
> 
> 2.  Similar though not necessarily identical form factor to the K3 / K3s. 
> Existing investments in shack design have been built around the current
> equipment.
> 
> 3.  Built-in remoting.  Get rid of the RemoteRig dongles.
> 
> 4.  Whatever it takes, so far as possible, to make connecting any outboard
> computer to the rig unnecessary for any reason.
> 
> 5.  Upgrading from K3 to K4, as we had for upgrading from K3 to nearly
> K3s, would be nice but I wouldn't let it stand in the way of major design
> changes.
> 
> 6.  One tiny matter the absence of which has always just bugged me -- an
> internal contest QSO S/N counter for the internal memory CW keyer.
> 
> 7.  On-board panadapter.  Touch-sensitive screen is not all that
> desirable.  I much prefer soft keys.  Keeps the PBJ off the screen.
> 
> 8.  A kit version, as much as feasible.
> 
> 
> Ted, KN1CBR
> 
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>     Inquiring minds want to know: 
>     What would you all like to see as a ?K4? ? 
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>     Eric
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