I too would like to see an external Pod similar to the one that TenTec has would be the right idea. Contesters can beat the pod up, triggering CW/Voice memories and frequently used functions which saves a lot of wear and tear on the main unit as well as making things more comfortable/efficient. 72/73 & DX, Craig W. Behrens -- NM4T
> Date: Tue, 22 Nov 2011 20:38:00 -0500 > From: w3...@embarqmail.com > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Contesting use > > My vote is for a K3 accessory similar to the TenTec "pod" - an auxiliary > tuning knob mounted on the pod along with several pushbutton switches (8 > to 12) that can be programmed to send macros to the K3. The pod sits on > the desk, so the tuning knob and buttons are horizontal - less tiring > for the operator than a vertical panel. > > I believe that could be a great solution to the contesting station. In > reality, there are not a great number of buttons that are needed after > setting up the K3 for a contest. It would be easy to relate the > function of a dozen buttons (each of which do one and only one thing) to > a guest operator. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > On 11/22/2011 12:01 PM, Tom W8JI wrote: > > Operators need buttons or toggle switches that serve one function. Hands are > > too busy. > > > > > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
