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Re: Future KX3/KX2 accessories?

The Bluetooth audio Out from the KX3 should also be Stereo

If I recall correctly you can also do serial over Bluetooth do that would
be also goo d to have a wireless connection between a tablet anf the KX3

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Yes to the bluetooth audio for the reasons stated. Unless one wants to use

an external soundcard e.g. Signalink, native tablet connectivity is

non-existant. And that would sure solve the spiderweb of cables needed to

interface to a tablet or even a smartphone.

Leo,

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Re: Future KX3/KX2 accessories?

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I'll second this one too!

73, de Bill, N3JIX

On Thu, Mar 30, 2017 at 8:51 AM Anthony DeStefano <[hidden email]> wrote:

> I would pre-order a KXx device that allowed you go from the field to the
> desk/computer via a single connection. Well and having to plugin the
> antenna so make it two connections.
>
> -Anthony WR3T
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> On Thu, Mar 30, 2017, at 08:26 AM, Bill Barnes, N3JIX wrote:
> > I would like to second this one: USB audio board for the kx3.
> >
> > Thank you!
> > 73, de Bill, N3JIX
> >
> >
> > On Thu, Mar 30, 2017 at 7:03 AM Peter Pauly <[hidden email]> wrote:
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> > > USB Audio. Should have been in the radio from the beginning,
> especially the
> > > KX2 since it's new.
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Re: Future KX3/KX2 accessories?

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I second linear satellite enhancements
-Kevin (KK4YEL)

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On Mar 30, 2017, at 00:01, Ryan Noguchi via Elecraft <[hidden email]<mailto:[hidden email]>> wrote:

Here's your chance to get us back into the lab :) What future accessories, antennas, etc. would you like to see for the KX-line?

I'd like a 2M and 70CM transverter for working the linear satellites. Ideally it would be capable of full-duplex operation with reverse VFO tracking, but I'd settle for being able to use it half-duplex. A lot of folks use one or two FT-817NDs as the foundation for their portable satellite station, and it would be nice to be able to do that with the KX3 or KX2. While an internal unit would be more convenient, an external unit would offer the possibility of working with both the KX3 and KX2, and a larger connector (BNC, N, or SO239) for use with typical beam antennas.

I might buy an iambic or single-lever paddle that connects to the KX3 with the paddles pointing to the left. To use the KXPD3 without my wrist cramping up, I'd have to turn the KX3 90 degrees to the left.

More programmable function keys for storing macros or menu items would be useful on the KX3. Maybe hold PF2 then press any other button to access the programmable function stored there. The same approach could be taken with the KX2's single PF button.

More DVR memories would be useful, even if they draw from the same memory storage, e.g., if the total stored time for all messages was limited to 30 seconds or less. Even just one more memory would be incredibly helpful for Field Day and other contests: call, CQ, and exchange.

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Re: Future KX3/KX2 accessories?

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TX monitor on PX3

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Re: Future KX3/KX2 accessories?

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I am trying to understand this …

I do that now with my KX2 and formerly with my KX3. What other connections
are there?

My configuration is KX2+built-in Paddles+antenna connection. Only connector
is antenna (usually, sometimes I run the KX2 on external power).

73, phil, K7PEH

> On Mar 30, 2017, at 6:20 AM, Bill Barnes, N3JIX <[hidden email]> wrote:
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> I'll second this one too!
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> 73, de Bill, N3JIX
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> On Thu, Mar 30, 2017 at 8:51 AM Anthony DeStefano <[hidden email]> wrote:
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>> I would pre-order a KXx device that allowed you go from the field to the
>> desk/computer via a single connection. Well and having to plugin the
>> antenna so make it two connections.
>>
>> -Anthony WR3T
>>
>> --
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>> On Thu, Mar 30, 2017, at 08:26 AM, Bill Barnes, N3JIX wrote:
>>> I would like to second this one: USB audio board for the kx3.
>>>
>>> Thank you!
>>> 73, de Bill, N3JIX
>>>
>>>
>>> On Thu, Mar 30, 2017 at 7:03 AM Peter Pauly <[hidden email]> wrote:
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>>>> USB Audio. Should have been in the radio from the beginning,
>> especially the
>>>> KX2 since it's new.
>>>>
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Re: Future KX3/KX2 accessories?

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This was brought up years ago when the two meter module became available. If
I remember correctly (with the K3) the issue was full duplex. Wayne I think
said it wasn't possible to get the K3 design into full duplex, and they
wouldn't even consider doing it . Maybe things have changed with the KX3? If
so I will also buy one...

73 Jeff kb2m

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I enthusiastically second what Paul said, and in the meantime would be
excited to see a small 2 meter/435 receiver converter card or box for either
radio so at least one KX sibling could go along on a satellite ops trip,
rather than forlornly watching the Y twins head out the door.

I realize the kx3 could be equipped to receive 2 meters now but that's a lot
of kit compared to an 817 just for 2 meter receive....

Maybe same footprint as a kx2 or 3 and mount right on the back for good
field integration..with space reserved for the transmitting converters when
they become available...if we have to wait. :)

And the Yaesus are getting a bit long in the tooth....might be a great time
to crack the U/V market.

In the meantime how about a small (like Kenwood ht size) speaker mic with
volume control for the kx2/3? With a good button (or 2) for cw keying while
walking?

73 Scott

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> On Mar 30, 2017, at 6:55 AM, Paul Stoetzer <[hidden email]> wrote:
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> A KX2 or KX3 sized full-duplex 2m/70cm radio would be amazing and fill a
> big hole in current product availability.
>
> Lots of satellite ops currently use an "FT-1634" or "FT-1674" (2 FT-817s
> or
> 1 FT-817 & 1 FT-857) for this purpose.
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> 73,
>
> Paul, N8HM

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Re: [KX3] Future KX3/KX2 accessories?

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It would be great if you could plug something internal to a PX3
to make it more of a 'display terminal', with a bit more features, maybe
for contesting.
73
Ken WB2ART

On 3/30/2017 11:08 AM, Anthony Luscre [hidden email] [KX3] wrote:

> It would be great to have a small display external with multiple lines
> of decoded text from KX3 and KX3.
> I know there is a 3rd party product that does this and much more,
> unfortunately, there is one game breaker for me in that this product
> does not allow the ACC 1 computer interface to "pass through"
>
> My ideal device would be a very simple display that connects in the
> following manner:
>
> KX2(3) ACC <----> Scrolling external display <----> ACC <----> Computer
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> On Wed, Mar 29, 2017 at 9:35 PM, Wayne Burdick [hidden email]
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> Hi all,
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> The weather's been great in the Bay Area lately. That always makes
> us want to escape the lab for microDXpeditions to local parks,
> trails, beaches, and summits. This is what the KX-line is all about.
>
> Here's your chance to get us back into the lab :) What future
> accessories, antennas, etc. would you like to see for the KX-line?
>
> 73,
> Wayne
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Future KX3/KX2 accessories?

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Wayne,

As we head into the noisy bottom of the sunspot cycle, I would like a portable radio that I can knock-around on camping trips.

- Portable; not ultra light

- Waterproof, shock resistant

- Should be effective for checking into ssb nets on 75m

- I think the sweet spot would be 40W

- Self-contained, large capacity battery ... LiFe?

You could leverage the KX2 with a small 6dB amplifier/tuner and robust battery power supply. All fitting inside a waterproof Pelican-style case. The big engineering challenge here is packing enough power storage into the design. Naturally, we'd want in-situ charging from vehicle, solar, or mains. Without removing the battery, please ;-)

You'd capture the pole position for wilderness adventure, RV, motorcycle, boating, emcomm, etc. There would even be some non-CW SOTA types willing to carry that radio up a mountain (they're already using Yaesu FT-857 or small, dirty amplifiers.)

Nathon Hall VE7ETS

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Hi all,

The weather's been great in the Bay Area lately. That always makes us want to escape the lab for microDXpeditions to local parks, trails, beaches, and summits. This is what the KX-line is all about.

Here's your chance to get us back into the lab :) What future accessories, antennas, etc. would you like to see for the KX-line?

73,

Wayne

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Re: Future KX3/KX2 accessories?

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Hi Walter,

In the K3S, we could move the KIO3B digital electronics to the upper
section of the main board, far away from the RF board. The main board
is also a multi-layer type, so we could sandwich most of the noisy
digital signals between signal ground planes, shielding them pretty
effectively. This solved the problem of digital noise getting into the
K3S rx. In the KX radios, digital noise would be in close proximity RF
boards, so that opportunity is not available to us.

73,

matt W6NIA

On 3/30/2017 7:58 AM, Walter Underwood wrote:

> That was my single complaint with the KX3, even before I bought mine. My current setup is a rats nest of wires.
>
> On this list, five years ago, Elecraft said that the USB chips were too noisy to be inside the radio. I presume they found a way to deal with that for the K3S, but they have more room to work with there.
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>> On Mar 30, 2017, at 4:03 AM, Peter Pauly <[hidden email]> wrote:
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>> USB Audio. Should have been in the radio from the beginning, especially the
>> KX2 since it's new.
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>> On Thu, Mar 30, 2017 at 2:42 AM, Karl DK5LP <[hidden email]> wrote:
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>>> My greatest wish:
>>> A schematic for the KXPA100/KXKAT100.
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>>> vy 73 de
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Future KX3/KX2 accessories? lets go mobile .......

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an external accessory ...

using either the swr bridge in the radio or the kxp100..

a box to run a screwdriver...
I love the KX2 it fits perfectly, i had tried all sorts of
tuners and the nicest so far is the west mountain target
tuner which uses a separate box ( rfbridge)with a cat 6 line to he
'control box... with manual up dn... or auto with memories.... so
it can use the turns counter in the antenna, or just 2 leads using swr only

with my new VW ( they took away my diesel) i wired the target tuner
in , even tho I tend to use manual up/dn peak rcvr noise ...
usually spot on...
it could be so tidy using the swr out of the amp ....
and the tune button could trip to go to closest memory,,,,
you already have the freq .....so save the turn count....

we have come a long way from running my k2 with a beta amp mobile to
dayton back then...

bill

then you could sell the baby tarheel .......
it works great up on the roof rack........ workin' the world

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Re: Future KX3/KX2 accessories?

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Me too.

On 3/30/2017 5:26 AM, Bill Barnes, N3JIX wrote:
> I would like to second this one: USB audio board for the kx3.
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Is the only purpose of USB audio to interface to a computer for data ops (RTTY, PSK, etc.)?

> On Mar 30, 2017, at 9:47 AM, Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT <[hidden email]> wrote:
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Re: [KX3] Future KX3/KX2 accessories?

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Also if possible, additional audio message buffers on the KX2/ KX3 DVR.

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> On Mar 29, 2017, at 8:45 PM, Peter LaBissoniere <[hidden email]> wrote:
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> Beer holder would be nice Wayne.
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>> On Mar 29, 2017, at 8:35 PM, Wayne Burdick [hidden email] [KX3] <[hidden email]> wrote:
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>> Hi all,
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>> The weather's been great in the Bay Area lately. That always makes us want to escape the lab for microDXpeditions to local parks, trails, beaches, and summits. This is what the KX-line is all about.
>>
>> Here's your chance to get us back into the lab :) What future accessories, antennas, etc. would you like to see for the KX-line?
>>
>> 73,
>> Wayne
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Re: Future KX3/KX2 accessories?

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I second the BT idea but make it duplex for two way communications. It would be nice to control/ monitor via smart phone/tablet or laptop. No cables just fun. That would be a first in the market as far as I know.

73,
Bill
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From: Elecraft [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Irma & Linas(LY2H)
Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2017 1:37 AM
To: Steve Sergeant <[hidden email]>; [hidden email]
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Future KX3/KX2 accessories?

1. I support very mich the idea or the need , really, of an in-built bluetooth rig control and audio I/o connection interface to a portable devices. For if you have an iPad or an iPhone you can not connect them to nothing and nothing can be connected to them by wires :). Yes, I have a Pigtail thing but it's too complicated to use in the field and it makes one more box hanging around and the software available is rudimentary one. With mobile devices taking over laptop and desktop computers almost massively in the daily life use, not having a chance to use it for the KX line ham radio applications is just a great mistake!

2. I use my KX2 a lot in the mobile operating with the magmount antenna.
The rig just sits on the front seat near me and it is no problem to operate the CW paddle. Just one thing - it would be nice a second PF button because now I have to choose what I want to use it for- the VOX on/off or the Xit on/off for example. While on road and driving it is tiresome and dangerous to mingle with the menu settings. Actually the VOX setting should stay always on if you switch it on. at the moment you have to switch it on on every power-up.

73! Linas LY2H
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> On 3/29/17 18:35 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote:
> > What future accessories, antennas, etc. would you like to see for
> > the
> KX-line?
>
> Here's a few non-trivial brainstorms:
>
> 1) A bluetooth interface that allows rig control and audio I/O on a
> nearby (smart-) phone. While the front-panel UIs of the KX2 &KX3 makes
> really clever use of limited knob and switch space, being able to
> build richer interfaces into the phone would be awesome. The
> possibilities become really crazy then: Logging, some kind of mini
> waterfall display, sound recording and playback, comparatively
> unlimited freq. memories with extended meta-data, calendar
> interaction, storing QSO logs for later acknowledgment in email,
> slow-scan TV support, etc. and too many other et ceteras to count.
>
> 2) An automotive (12V) charger for the on-board KX2 battery.
>
> 3) A really tiny, ultralight 9:1 UNUN--perhaps AA battery size. This
> would be for matching a long wire antenna that doesn't start right at
> the radio (instead of using the BNC-binding-posts adapter) in
> situations when you want the radiating wire some distance away, like
> outside your car, tent, or a metal-roofed cabin. Imagine trying to
> make contacts from inside this kind of building in the dead of winter
> after carrying your gear in on skis or snowshoes: [
> http://clairtappaanlodge.com/bradley-hut ]
>
> 4) An "Otter Box" style or neoprene case for both the KX2 & KX3 that
> would protect them from slightly rougher handling.
>
> And I second the idea for a way to back up all of your memories,
> settings and tunings.
>
> --Steve, KC6ZKT
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Re: Future KX3/KX2 accessories?

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Phil, Me too. I already do this. My grab and go KX2 does it all for me. The KX3, I have to take a mic too, but both of these are grab and go in my shack.

73,
Bill
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-----Original Message-----
From: Elecraft [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Phil Hystad
Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2017 9:44 AM
To: Bill Barnes, N3JIX <[hidden email]>
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Future KX3/KX2 accessories?

I am trying to understand this …

I do that now with my KX2 and formerly with my KX3. What other connections are there?

My configuration is KX2+built-in Paddles+antenna connection. Only connector is antenna (usually, sometimes I run the KX2 on external power).

73, phil, K7PEH

> On Mar 30, 2017, at 6:20 AM, Bill Barnes, N3JIX <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> I'll second this one too!
>
> 73, de Bill, N3JIX
>
>
> On Thu, Mar 30, 2017 at 8:51 AM Anthony DeStefano <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
>> I would pre-order a KXx device that allowed you go from the field to
>> the desk/computer via a single connection. Well and having to plugin
>> the antenna so make it two connections.
>>
>> -Anthony WR3T
>>
>> --
>> Anthony DeStefano
>> [hidden email]
>>
>> On Thu, Mar 30, 2017, at 08:26 AM, Bill Barnes, N3JIX wrote:
>>> I would like to second this one: USB audio board for the kx3.
>>>
>>> Thank you!
>>> 73, de Bill, N3JIX
>>>
>>>
>>> On Thu, Mar 30, 2017 at 7:03 AM Peter Pauly <[hidden email]> wrote:
>>>
>>>> USB Audio. Should have been in the radio from the beginning,
>> especially the
>>>> KX2 since it's new.
>>>>
>>
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Re: Future KX3/KX2 accessories?

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Yes.

Just like the only real purpose of a set of paddles is to send CW.

73 -- Lynn

On 3/30/2017 9:53 AM, Phil Hystad wrote:
> Is the only purpose of USB audio to interface to a computer for data ops (RTTY, PSK, etc.)?
>
>> On Mar 30, 2017, at 9:47 AM, Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT <[hidden email]> wrote:
>>
>> Me too.
>>
>> On 3/30/2017 5:26 AM, Bill Barnes, N3JIX wrote:
>>> I would like to second this one: USB audio board for the kx3.
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Re: Future KX3/KX2 accessories?

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Walt, I have 8 into the KX3. I really meant the KX2 to which I have one cable plugged into it: the antenna. If I used the KX3 in place of the KX2 I would have only two cables, the mic and the antenna. However, I have temporarily used the KX3 in place of my K3S, an I use the KXPA100 etc., in the shack. The back of my K3S has 11 external connections, but I don't grab and go with it. :-)

73,
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I counted. I have seven cables to plug/unplug from my KX3. I don’t use the KEY jack and don’t have the 2m transverter.

wunder
K6WRU
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> On Mar 30, 2017, at 10:51 AM, Bill Johnson <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> Phil, Me too. I already do this. My grab and go KX2 does it all for me. The KX3, I have to take a mic too, but both of these are grab and go in my shack.
>
> 73,
> Bill
> K9YEQ
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Elecraft [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of
> Phil Hystad
> Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2017 9:44 AM
> To: Bill Barnes, N3JIX <[hidden email]>
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> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Future KX3/KX2 accessories?
>
> I am trying to understand this …
>
> I do that now with my KX2 and formerly with my KX3. What other connections are there?
>
> My configuration is KX2+built-in Paddles+antenna connection. Only connector is antenna (usually, sometimes I run the KX2 on external power).
>
> 73, phil, K7PEH
>
>
>> On Mar 30, 2017, at 6:20 AM, Bill Barnes, N3JIX <[hidden email]> wrote:
>>
>> I'll second this one too!
>>
>> 73, de Bill, N3JIX
>>
>>
>> On Thu, Mar 30, 2017 at 8:51 AM Anthony DeStefano <[hidden email]> wrote:
>>
>>> I would pre-order a KXx device that allowed you go from the field to
>>> the desk/computer via a single connection. Well and having to plugin
>>> the antenna so make it two connections.
>>>
>>> -Anthony WR3T
>>>
>>> --
>>> Anthony DeStefano
>>> [hidden email]
>>>
>>> On Thu, Mar 30, 2017, at 08:26 AM, Bill Barnes, N3JIX wrote:
>>>> I would like to second this one: USB audio board for the kx3.
>>>>
>>>> Thank you!
>>>> 73, de Bill, N3JIX
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Thu, Mar 30, 2017 at 7:03 AM Peter Pauly <[hidden email]> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> USB Audio. Should have been in the radio from the beginning,
>>> especially the
>>>>> KX2 since it's new.
>>>>>
>>>
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Re: Future KX3/KX2 accessories?

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I hope we can be more creative than that!

How about recording, playback, and automation features, some of which
have not yet been imagined. How abut signal processing operations that
are beyond the DSP capability in the radio? How about some
not-so-distant future when spoken language translation might be possible?

A sound-card type interface within the unit opens up whole new doors of
possibilities.

On 3/30/17 9:53 AM, Phil Hystad wrote:
> Is the only purpose of USB audio to interface to a computer for data ops (RTTY, PSK, etc.)?
>
>> On Mar 30, 2017, at 9:47 AM, Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT <[hidden email]> wrote:
>>
>> Me too.
>>
>> On 3/30/2017 5:26 AM, Bill Barnes, N3JIX wrote:
>>> I would like to second this one: USB audio board for the kx3.
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Re: Future KX3/KX2 accessories?

Most of us are going to see the radio in terms of what we actually do
with the radio.

For example, I know why I didn't buy a set of paddles. I'd never use them.

I'm not sure why I bought the microphone, I've used it very little.

Lots of folks use those, so I'm glad they are options.

I like the Bluetooth idea too, for much the same reasons. If there are
cool ways to use the BT that are outside the scope of the scope, then
I'm in favor of that.

On the knob question, in many of the digital modes, you park the VFO in
one spot and tune with your mouse and the waterfall. Can't get excited
about a "better" knob, but I'm not opposed to it.

73 - Lynn

On 3/30/2017 11:20 AM, Steve Sergeant wrote:
> I hope we can be more creative than that!

<snip>

> A sound-card type interface within the unit opens up whole new doors of
> possibilities.
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Re: Future KX3/KX2 accessories?

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Wow, Seven cables!

I am wondering if I even have seven cables on my K3+P3+KPA500+KAT500.

Obviously not a rig you want to take into the field for portable ops which is the primary reason for my KX2 (and my former KX3).

73, phil, K7PEH

> On Mar 30, 2017, at 11:11 AM, Walter Underwood <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> I counted. I have seven cables to plug/unplug from my KX3. I don’t use the KEY jack and don’t have the 2m transverter.
>
> wunder
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>> On Mar 30, 2017, at 10:51 AM, Bill Johnson <[hidden email]> wrote:
>>
>> Phil, Me too. I already do this. My grab and go KX2 does it all for me. The KX3, I have to take a mic too, but both of these are grab and go in my shack.
>>
>> 73,
>> Bill
>> K9YEQ
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Elecraft [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Phil Hystad
>> Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2017 9:44 AM
>> To: Bill Barnes, N3JIX <[hidden email]>
>> Cc: [hidden email]
>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Future KX3/KX2 accessories?
>>
>> I am trying to understand this …
>>
>> I do that now with my KX2 and formerly with my KX3. What other connections are there?
>>
>> My configuration is KX2+built-in Paddles+antenna connection. Only connector is antenna (usually, sometimes I run the KX2 on external power).
>>
>> 73, phil, K7PEH
>>
>>
>>> On Mar 30, 2017, at 6:20 AM, Bill Barnes, N3JIX <[hidden email]> wrote:
>>>
>>> I'll second this one too!
>>>
>>> 73, de Bill, N3JIX
>>>
>>>
>>> On Thu, Mar 30, 2017 at 8:51 AM Anthony DeStefano <[hidden email]> wrote:
>>>
>>>> I would pre-order a KXx device that allowed you go from the field to
>>>> the desk/computer via a single connection. Well and having to plugin
>>>> the antenna so make it two connections.
>>>>
>>>> -Anthony WR3T
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Anthony DeStefano
>>>> [hidden email]
>>>>
>>>> On Thu, Mar 30, 2017, at 08:26 AM, Bill Barnes, N3JIX wrote:
>>>>> I would like to second this one: USB audio board for the kx3.
>>>>>
>>>>> Thank you!
>>>>> 73, de Bill, N3JIX
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> On Thu, Mar 30, 2017 at 7:03 AM Peter Pauly <[hidden email]> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> USB Audio. Should have been in the radio from the beginning,
>>>> especially the
>>>>>> KX2 since it's new.
>>>>>>
>>>>
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