Re: K3 Needs Survey

[Mike Scott-7]

Here are my inputs to K3 needs survey (I took a little license and went way
outside the K3 box) :

 

1.      Keyboard for digital /CW modes coupled with P3 onscreen digital mode
decode

2.      Antenna management unit that is aware of K3 mode and band. This
would be an antenna switch unit that would simultaneously direct the proper
antennas to the various UHF/BNC antenna ports for diversity receive if the
K3 is in Diversity mode. If one Rx is on a different band, the antenna
switch unit would connect the proper antenna to the proper port for that Rx.
Antenna switch unit could be remote.

3.      External panel that can actuate K3 macros and direct band access
switches as well as offer independent control of the SubRx such as direct
frequency enter, NB, NR, Notch, Hi-Cut, Low-Cut, etc. Buttons for macros
need to be able to be labeled even if it is just a place to place placard
labels. Place for this panel could be the space below the K3 when the K3
bail is lowered. Wouldn't it be nice if it had an independent sub Rx
S-meter? Maybe this panel could be integrated with two speakers.

4.      Separate Tx equalization for front and back microphone connections
as well as normal/ESSB modes

5.      Desktop kilowatt amplifier with wide range antenna tuner in same
size box as K3. Should have internal power supply and weigh 8 pounds :)

 

 

 

Mike Scott

AE6WA Tarzana, CA

K3/100 SN508

 

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