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wayne burdick

Future KX3/KX2 accessories?

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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
N6KR

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Re: [KX3] Future KX3/KX2 accessories?

Beer holder would be nice Wayne.

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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.
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> 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?
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> 73,
> Wayne
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Re: Future KX3/KX2 accessories?

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I'd love to have 2m/70cm capability in my KX2, including RX for NOAA weather broadcasts.

Thanks,

--ae0mm

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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
N6KR

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Re: Future KX3/KX2 accessories?

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Wayne,

I really love my KX3/PX3/KXPA100 setup. Most of the time I use it on my home QTH desk, right next to the K3/100 and P3. Hardware-wise, I am quite happy with it.

One thing that is a bit annoying is not being able to backup / restore the KX3 internal tuner settings. Why? Well, after going through each band and all of the segments on each of them, training the KX3 tuner, it really is not cool to take the rig out on a micro or mini DXpedition and loose all the home antenna settings when the rig gets trained for use with a portable antenna. Coming home then means having to go through the training process all over again. Being able to back up the L/C settings before heading out the door and then restoring them when you come back home would be great.

73, Jim / W6JHB

> On Wednesday, Mar 29, 2017, at Wednesday, 6:35 PM, Wayne Burdick <[hidden email]> wrote:
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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
> N6KR
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Mike Morrow-3

Re: [KX3] Future KX3/KX2 accessories?

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Wayne asked:

> What future accessories, antennas, etc. would you like to see for the KX-line?

Number One on my list: A KX2 system schematic similar to what has been available for several years for the KX3.

(I hate the appearances of "appliance operating"...unavoidable when basic technical information is not made available.)

Mike / KK5F
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Bill Frantz

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I have some design notes

On 3/29/17 at 6:35 PM, [hidden email] (Wayne Burdick) 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 have had a project which has sit on the back burner for a long
time. Here are the requirement notes I have:

Make switching between Data/Voice/CW easy - handle VOX, Mic
bias & levels.

Connect to computer/phones/mic to the radio without switching plugs.

Contain "sound card"? + hub + RS232 to USB --> one cable
computer connection ala K3S

Run headphones/speaker + digital at the same time

Amp for stereo speakers

All of these seem to be relatively easy, at least I thought I
could do them. However life has left them as just a desired
list. If you do them before me, I'm likely to buy your solution.

73 Bill AE6JV

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geoff allsup

Re: [KX3] Future KX3/KX2 accessories?

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PFn on the KX2 suggests the possibility of multiple macro capability as on the K3(S) and KX3 - sure would be nice :)

geoff - W1OH

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> On Mar 29, 2017, at 21:35, Wayne Burdick [hidden email] [KX3] <[hidden email]> wrote:
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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
> N6KR
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>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.

73, Ryan AI6DO
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Glen Torr-2

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Hi All,

I would second Ryan's suggestion, possibly a 2 meter (perhaps from the KX3)
and a similar 70 cm. transverter in a low height box that sits on top of
the KX2 as per the XV transverters with the K2.

73

Glen VK1FB

On Thursday, March 30, 2017, Ryan Noguchi via Elecraft <
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> >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.
>
> 73, Ryan AI6DO
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Re: Future KX3/KX2 accessories?

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Re: Being able to back up the (ATU) L/C settings before heading out the door and then restoring them when you come back home would be great.

I second Jim's suggestion, even if you could only do it with the KX3 utility. Can I currently do this by saving and restoring the configuration? I don't think so, but i admit, I've never tested it.

Mark
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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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Irma & Linas(LY2H)

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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
On 2017 kov. 30, kt at 08:37 Steve Sergeant <[hidden email]> wrote:

> 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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My greatest wish:
A schematic for the KXPA100/KXKAT100.

vy 73 de
Karl-Heinz, DK5LP / AK5LP

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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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> My greatest wish:
> A schematic for the KXPA100/KXKAT100.
>
>
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Paul Stoetzer

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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.

73,

Paul, N8HM

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> >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.
>
> 73, Ryan AI6DO
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Bill Barnes, N3JIX

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I would like to second this one: USB audio board for the kx3.

Thank you!
73, de Bill, N3JIX

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> USB Audio. Should have been in the radio from the beginning, especially the
> KX2 since it's new.
>
> On Thu, Mar 30, 2017 at 2:42 AM, Karl DK5LP <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> > My greatest wish:
> > A schematic for the KXPA100/KXKAT100.
> >
> >
> > vy 73 de
> > Karl-Heinz, DK5LP / AK5LP
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Anthony DeStefano

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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:
>
> > USB Audio. Should have been in the radio from the beginning, especially the
> > KX2 since it's new.
> >

Leo Aniol

Re: Future KX3/KX2 accessories?

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,
AI5II

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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?

In reply to this post by Paul Stoetzer

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:
>
> 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.
>
> 73,
>
> Paul, N8HM
>
> On Thu, Mar 30, 2017 at 00:00 Ryan Noguchi via Elecraft <
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>>> 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.
>>
>> 73, Ryan AI6DO
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Re: Future KX3/KX2 accessories?

In reply to this post by wayne burdick

A battery box that hooks on the Back of the KX3 with a pigtail
for battery Out, and a Jack for battery In from a solar charger.

Another one would be a better Battery charger in the KX3
that is a real charger not just a trickle charger on a timer.

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From: Wayne Burdick <[hidden email]>
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Subject: [Elecraft] Future KX3/KX2 accessories?

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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