[Elecraft] K4D info

[Bob Schwerdlin]

Thanks for the info.  I appreciate it.

Bob, WG9L
K4F #304


On 7/28/2024 1:17 PM, Bill Weaver wrote:
> 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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