[Elecraft] K4D info

[Bill Weaver]

Logitech MX Mechanical w/Clicky switches. They make models with different (soft) switches in the MX line. They probably have other 3 channel keyboards models in their product line also.

My mouse is a MX Master 3S for Mac - same as for keyboards, they probably make other 3 channel mice. The only thing I don’t like about the mouse is that the channel switch is on the bottom. I rarely change channels so it’s not a big deal.

Both are USB rechargable. They may work connected direct via USB - I’d have to check. I always find the wireless operation more convenient.

73,
Bill WE5P

> On Jul 28, 2024, at 14:05, Bob Schwerdlin via Elecraft <elecraft at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
> 
> Bill,
> Which make and model multi-channel keyboard are you using?
> 
> Thanks,
> Bob, WG9L
> 
>> On 7/28/2024 12:53 PM, Bill Weaver wrote:
>> I use a multi-channel keyboard and mouse. Channel #1 is MacOS, channel #2 is Windows and channel #3 is the K4. That way it only costs an extra USB receiver.
>> 
>> 73,
>> Bill WE5P
>> 
>>>> On Jul 28, 2024, at 11:08, Rick Tavan <rick at tavan.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> A keyboard is useful when entering messages into the message memories (REC
>>> | Mn) and macro strings into the macro setups (Fn | MACROS). It's optional
>>> - there is an on-screen keyboard that pops up on the K4 touch screen but
>>> it's awkward to use. I grab a USB keyboard and plug it into to the K4 when
>>> I want to do significant amounts of character entry.
>>> 
>>> 73,
>>> 
>>> /Rick N6XI
>>> 
>>>> On Sat, Jul 27, 2024 at 3:41 PM Dave Sublette <k4to.dave at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 2). I'm getting a K4D next week and I already have an external display to
>>>> use with it.  Now my question is, what use would a mouse or keyboard be in
>>>> operating the radio?
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Thanks,
>>>> 
>>>> Dave, K4TO
>>>> 
>>> --
>>> 
>>> Rick Tavan
>>> Truckee and Saratoga, CA
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