[Elecraft] On the threshold of a dream

[kevin]

It was a fairly normal dream.  A CW rag chew with weak signals. Then 
N6KR came back to me.  After I gave him a 559 on the peaks, I asked him 
what was new with him.  I sat back and listened as he told me about the 
new Elecraft KX15.  He had been working on the nanobot installed user 
interface, so he described that first.  I lost some due to fading but 
here's the jist of it from my notes:

The KX15 user interface has a true head up display.  A waterfall appears 
in your visual cortex; the control panel is placed wherever you think it 
should be.  Audio is injected into your auditory cortex; extra 
processing is possible through direct access to your cerebral cortex.  
He mentioned this was the perfect interface for hearing or visually 
impaired operators.  There is also an optional haptic interface for 
inveterate knob twiddlers.

Ordering and setup is simple.  Send Elecraft a sealed sample of your 
DNA.  They use it to program your personal set of nanobots. You receive 
a bag of raw materials with the preprogrammed machines.  Lie down with 
the raw materials placed nearby.  The nanobots induce sleep during the 
one hour build time.  They enhance pathways to the visual, auditory, and 
cerebral cortex areas of your brain.  When that part of the process is 
complete the nanobots awaken you for your training session.  They 
emplant the user interface controls as engrams by sending messages to 
your visual cortex, as they store memories in your cerebral cortex. (buy 
Elecraft)  Once they are assured you understand the user interface they 
lyse themselves and are excreted.

A small number of the nanobots are retained for future upgrades. The 
KX15 user interface nanobots are keyed to your DNA to prevent them from 
roaming to other humans.   Since they have this DNA map they can compare 
each cell they encounter for cancer screening. Any diploid cell which 
does not match your DNA map can be lysed, pending approval of course.  
They will also filter your blood for toxins.  Or, sadly, they could be 
used to remove the KX15 thought controlled interface.

The nanobots did more than enhance pathways in your brain and emplant 
engrams.  They also crafted interface antennas under your skin.  Those 
appear as tattoos which can be made transparent if desired.  The 
antennas are gauged for: WiFi, Blue Tooth, and the control/data link to 
the Tesla free space transducer.  You can change the antenna type if you 
wish by scanning the thought interface for choices.  Run multiple 
antennas to better link with your 'net environment.

Next Wayne mentioned the thought to CW modulation scheme.  Plus other 
options, like thought to: SSB, AM, and a list of digital modes.  But he 
knew he had me hooked with thought to CW 😄 Whatever you think is 
transmitted in your chosen mode.  Whatever you think...  Yes, the 
thought controlled interface does require a few filters: the language 
limiter, band and power limits per class and location, regulation 
encouragement, and (buy Elecraft) subliminal advertising.

You can order the optional color packet for custom tattoos:
    The animated Elecraft logo
    Campaign ribbons for K1 through K16 and KX1 through KX15
       with serial number overlays
       and decorations for multiple rigs in each category

Or install the active nanobot tattoo function where you can display:
    A scrolling message
    Real time raw contest score
    The time piece of your choice
Active tattoo on either, or both arms
All tattoos can be made transparent via instant thought command

After I had taken notes on the interface I asked him about the rig 
itself.  He told me there is no radio, only a transducer which generates 
a carrier wave, drawing power from free space.  The transducer controls 
wavelength, modulation, sampling, and the power level requested.  He did 
complain about not being able to lower the rig's power draw; 0.03 
microamps is just too high.  He really wants to use nanobots to embed 
the transducer, eliminate the various interconnects, and speed 
throughput.  Then the thought controlled interface would be able to 
drive the Tesla field transducer directly.  I lost the next sentence 
because I was thinking of a perfect antenna, oriented exactly, even as I 
was hiking around sending CW with my thoughts.  Woo Hoo!

Then I asked him about power levels.  He said he had melted a receiver, 
but quickly added limiters to the thought controlled interface.  He 
mentioned the lost Tesla papers in passing but we never got back to it.  
I have to admit the transducer does seem like science fiction.  But 
Wayne assured me it works great.  The transducer is carried on a velcro 
patch (for now) linked to the thought interface via the embedded antenna 
links.  It is 3.5 x 2.25 x 0.25 inches.  The power requirement is 0.03 
microamps at 1.5 volts supplied by a coin battery.

Wayne started to describe nanobot programming when the band went away.  
We had a chance to exchange 73, then he was gone.  I think he's got 
another fine rig ready for us to enjoy.  CW via thought control 
interface.  If you build it...
















   73,  Kevin.  KD5ONS


with apologies to Harlan Ellison (just in case)


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If we shadows have offended,
Think but this, and all is mended,
That you have but slumber'd here
While these visions did appear.
And this weak and idle theme,
No more yielding but a dream,
Gentles, do not reprehend:
if you pardon, we will mend:
And, as I am an honest Puck,
If we have unearned luck
Now to 'scape the serpent's tongue,
We will make amends ere long;
Else the Puck a liar call;
So, good night unto you all.
Give me your hands, if we be friends,
And Robin shall restore amends.