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Big Box K-3

Hi Elecrafters,

I think it's great to dream... that's what gave us the magnificant K-3!

I'd love to have my small K-3 plus purchase a "Big Box K-3".

Some of my Big Box K-3's dream features would include:

-Larger box with more spacing between controls. (keep the same location
for the controls just space them out)
-Band switch for each band.
-Mode switch for each mode.
-Bigger LED display for: SWR, Power Output, ALC, Proxessor.
-Built-In Power Supply.
-Both 10dB and 20dB Attenuators.
-200 watts transmitter output.

Thank You Elecraft!

73,
Dick- K9OM

Hi John and others,

I myself am very pleased in general with the operation and layout of
the K3. It has stood 3 years of discussion and criticism and in general
has passed with flying colours.

That said, there is always room for "add-on" improvement. I don't think
anyone is suggesting a change in the present layout of the K3. If you
are 100% happy with what you have there is no need for further discussion.

The main improvement for some of us is to the ergonomics of the front
panel. The suggestion is for a larger front panel either as an option to
replace the present panel or for a stand-alone panel/case that could
even be used for remote control. Maybe we could get to use that RJ45
socket which has kept us intrigued for so long. Why do radios have a
vertical front panel? A panel set at 45 degrees would be much easier to
see and operate.

In recent years (I'm 79) my various body senses have started to
deteriorate (I don't think I am alone!). My sight is not good. My sense
of touch and manual dexterity has also deteriorated. Yes I manage to
type but with the ring finger of each hand. It is difficult to change
the width control on the K3 without moving the VFO. I cured this by
fitting extra large and long knobs on the width and shift controls. Not
pretty but it works. My only gripe with regard to the buttons is the
control of VOX (aka the sneeze/cough button). The VOX always seems to
take so long to disable and if the sneeze comes too soon you end up
changing bands. I don't like foot switches which is another option.

So, there is lots to dream about. Unfortunately it would be very
difficult for an individual to design and build his own version of front
panel. Any takers?

73
Tony Fegan VE3QF
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David Gilbert

Re: Big Box K-3

I don't understand why this keeps coming up. Search the archives under
"K4" and you'll discover that the topic has been flogged to death
several times, and after each extended thread Elecraft announced that
they have zero intention ... none, nada, zilch ... of spending time and
effort on a big box K3.

73,
Dave AB7E

On 8/9/2010 4:28 PM, [hidden email] wrote:

> Hi Elecrafters,
>
> I think it's great to dream... that's what gave us the magnificant K-3!
>
> I'd love to have my small K-3 plus purchase a "Big Box K-3".
>
> Some of my Big Box K-3's dream features would include:
>
> -Larger box with more spacing between controls. (keep the same location
> for the controls just space them out)
> -Band switch for each band.
> -Mode switch for each mode.
> -Bigger LED display for: SWR, Power Output, ALC, Proxessor.
> -Built-In Power Supply.
> -Both 10dB and 20dB Attenuators.
> -200 watts transmitter output.
>
> Thank You Elecraft!
>
> 73,
> Dick- K9OM
>
>
> Hi John and others,
>
> I myself am very pleased in general with the operation and layout of
> the K3. It has stood 3 years of discussion and criticism and in general
> has passed with flying colours.
>
> That said, there is always room for "add-on" improvement. I don't think
> anyone is suggesting a change in the present layout of the K3. If you
> are 100% happy with what you have there is no need for further discussion.
>
> The main improvement for some of us is to the ergonomics of the front
> panel. The suggestion is for a larger front panel either as an option to
> replace the present panel or for a stand-alone panel/case that could
> even be used for remote control. Maybe we could get to use that RJ45
> socket which has kept us intrigued for so long. Why do radios have a
> vertical front panel? A panel set at 45 degrees would be much easier to
> see and operate.
>
> In recent years (I'm 79) my various body senses have started to
> deteriorate (I don't think I am alone!). My sight is not good. My sense
> of touch and manual dexterity has also deteriorated. Yes I manage to
> type but with the ring finger of each hand. It is difficult to change
> the width control on the K3 without moving the VFO. I cured this by
> fitting extra large and long knobs on the width and shift controls. Not
> pretty but it works. My only gripe with regard to the buttons is the
> control of VOX (aka the sneeze/cough button). The VOX always seems to
> take so long to disable and if the sneeze comes too soon you end up
> changing bands. I don't like foot switches which is another option.
>
> So, there is lots to dream about. Unfortunately it would be very
> difficult for an individual to design and build his own version of front
> panel. Any takers?
>
> 73
> Tony Fegan VE3QF
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Jim Cox

Re: Big Box K-3

Amen, will this thread never end!
Jim K4JAF

----- Original Message -----
From: "David Gilbert" <[hidden email]>
To: <[hidden email]>
Sent: Monday, August 09, 2010 7:00 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Big Box K-3

>
> I don't understand why this keeps coming up. Search the archives under
> "K4" and you'll discover that the topic has been flogged to death
> several times, and after each extended thread Elecraft announced that
> they have zero intention ... none, nada, zilch ... of spending time and
> effort on a big box K3.
>
> 73,
> Dave AB7E
>
>
>
> On 8/9/2010 4:28 PM, [hidden email] wrote:
>> Hi Elecrafters,
>>
>> I think it's great to dream... that's what gave us the magnificant K-3!
>>
>> I'd love to have my small K-3 plus purchase a "Big Box K-3".
>>
>> Some of my Big Box K-3's dream features would include:
>>
>> -Larger box with more spacing between controls. (keep the same location
>> for the controls just space them out)
>> -Band switch for each band.
>> -Mode switch for each mode.
>> -Bigger LED display for: SWR, Power Output, ALC, Proxessor.
>> -Built-In Power Supply.
>> -Both 10dB and 20dB Attenuators.
>> -200 watts transmitter output.
>>
>> Thank You Elecraft!
>>
>> 73,
>> Dick- K9OM
>>
>>
>> Hi John and others,
>>
>> I myself am very pleased in general with the operation and layout of
>> the K3. It has stood 3 years of discussion and criticism and in general
>> has passed with flying colours.
>>
>> That said, there is always room for "add-on" improvement. I don't think
>> anyone is suggesting a change in the present layout of the K3. If you
>> are 100% happy with what you have there is no need for further
>> discussion.
>>
>> The main improvement for some of us is to the ergonomics of the front
>> panel. The suggestion is for a larger front panel either as an option to
>> replace the present panel or for a stand-alone panel/case that could
>> even be used for remote control. Maybe we could get to use that RJ45
>> socket which has kept us intrigued for so long. Why do radios have a
>> vertical front panel? A panel set at 45 degrees would be much easier to
>> see and operate.
>>
>> In recent years (I'm 79) my various body senses have started to
>> deteriorate (I don't think I am alone!). My sight is not good. My sense
>> of touch and manual dexterity has also deteriorated. Yes I manage to
>> type but with the ring finger of each hand. It is difficult to change
>> the width control on the K3 without moving the VFO. I cured this by
>> fitting extra large and long knobs on the width and shift controls. Not
>> pretty but it works. My only gripe with regard to the buttons is the
>> control of VOX (aka the sneeze/cough button). The VOX always seems to
>> take so long to disable and if the sneeze comes too soon you end up
>> changing bands. I don't like foot switches which is another option.
>>
>> So, there is lots to dream about. Unfortunately it would be very
>> difficult for an individual to design and build his own version of front
>> panel. Any takers?
>>
>> 73
>> Tony Fegan VE3QF
>> ______________________________________________________________
>> Elecraft mailing list
>> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft
>> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
>> Post: mailto:[hidden email]
>>
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>>
>>
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Gary Gregory

Re: Big Box K-3

Hopefully soon.
Gary

On Tue, Aug 10, 2010 at 10:07 AM, Jim Cox <[hidden email]> wrote:

> Amen, will this thread never end!
> Jim K4JAF
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "David Gilbert" <[hidden email]>
> To: <[hidden email]>
> Sent: Monday, August 09, 2010 7:00 PM
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Big Box K-3
>
>
> >
> > I don't understand why this keeps coming up. Search the archives under
> > "K4" and you'll discover that the topic has been flogged to death
> > several times, and after each extended thread Elecraft announced that
> > they have zero intention ... none, nada, zilch ... of spending time and
> > effort on a big box K3.
> >
> > 73,
> > Dave AB7E
> >
> >
> >
> > On 8/9/2010 4:28 PM, [hidden email] wrote:
> >> Hi Elecrafters,
> >>
> >> I think it's great to dream... that's what gave us the magnificant K-3!
> >>
> >> I'd love to have my small K-3 plus purchase a "Big Box K-3".
> >>
> >> Some of my Big Box K-3's dream features would include:
> >>
> >> -Larger box with more spacing between controls. (keep the same
> location
> >> for the controls just space them out)
> >> -Band switch for each band.
> >> -Mode switch for each mode.
> >> -Bigger LED display for: SWR, Power Output, ALC, Proxessor.
> >> -Built-In Power Supply.
> >> -Both 10dB and 20dB Attenuators.
> >> -200 watts transmitter output.
> >>
> >> Thank You Elecraft!
> >>
> >> 73,
> >> Dick- K9OM
> >>
> >>
> >> Hi John and others,
> >>
> >> I myself am very pleased in general with the operation and layout of
> >> the K3. It has stood 3 years of discussion and criticism and in general
> >> has passed with flying colours.
> >>
> >> That said, there is always room for "add-on" improvement. I don't think
> >> anyone is suggesting a change in the present layout of the K3. If you
> >> are 100% happy with what you have there is no need for further
> >> discussion.
> >>
> >> The main improvement for some of us is to the ergonomics of the front
> >> panel. The suggestion is for a larger front panel either as an option
> to
> >> replace the present panel or for a stand-alone panel/case that could
> >> even be used for remote control. Maybe we could get to use that RJ45
> >> socket which has kept us intrigued for so long. Why do radios have a
> >> vertical front panel? A panel set at 45 degrees would be much easier to
> >> see and operate.
> >>
> >> In recent years (I'm 79) my various body senses have started to
> >> deteriorate (I don't think I am alone!). My sight is not good. My sense
> >> of touch and manual dexterity has also deteriorated. Yes I manage to
> >> type but with the ring finger of each hand. It is difficult to change
> >> the width control on the K3 without moving the VFO. I cured this by
> >> fitting extra large and long knobs on the width and shift controls. Not
> >> pretty but it works. My only gripe with regard to the buttons is the
> >> control of VOX (aka the sneeze/cough button). The VOX always seems to
> >> take so long to disable and if the sneeze comes too soon you end up
> >> changing bands. I don't like foot switches which is another option.
> >>
> >> So, there is lots to dream about. Unfortunately it would be very
> >> difficult for an individual to design and build his own version of
> front
> >> panel. Any takers?
> >>
> >> 73
> >> Tony Fegan VE3QF
> >> ______________________________________________________________
> >> Elecraft mailing list
> >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft
> >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
> >> Post: mailto:[hidden email]
> >>
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> >>
> >>
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