In general, I don't take exception to the comments regarding K3 ergonomics.
One of my areas of interest for enhancements lays in the realm of received / perceived audio. Often I've seen the audio qualities of the K3 mentioned. Included in the aspect of receive audio are DSP / Noise Reduction, Noise Blanking, Notch and more. Some 6 to 8 months back, it seems there was mention of revamping the K3 innards rather than a successor rig...K4 or such. I think the notion may have included replacement circuit boards that might be done at the factory or perhaps by the owner. The post didn't generate a lot of ongoing comment as I recall, but I think such a notion might well interest a good portion of the K3 owner base. Of course there is a lot to be considered. Important is the likely cost to the owner and the profitability for Elecraft along with the degree of complexity from a number of points of view. The KX3 has provided some enhancements over the K3. The direct-to-digital RF conversion and I/Q outputs come to mind. I've not had personal experience with the KX3, so I can't say if there have been enhancements to the received / perceived audio. Perhaps someone with a K3, an KX3 and suitable external audio amplification and speakers can comment on that. In any event, I hope the discussion of K3 Ergonomics would not derail consideration of a revamp of the K3 internals. Best regards, Dick - KA5KKT ______________________________________________________________ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
