My 2-bits: |u> and |d> OK, what if Elecraft took the K3 and did a major ergonomic redesign of the radio and called it the K3-Ergo. It could be twice as large, many single function buttons and dials and maybe even a more expanded multicolor LCD screen. But, assume SAME K3 functionality.
How much more would this cost, maybe $300, $500, or maybe $750 more? As for me and my ham shack -- leave the ergonomics alone, they are fine by me. I like the K3 for what it is, not what people think it should be. When the Elecraft bunch come out with a new radio, I will consider its benefits and features but look-and-feel will not be on top of the list. But, then, I like the approach that Wayne and Eric and other other designers take on the radios and other equipment. 73, phil, K7PEH On Apr 3, 2014, at 10:29 AM, Wes (N7WS) <w...@triconet.org> wrote: > Amen > > On 4/3/2014 6:49 AM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: >> >>> What is so bad about how the K3 is designed (ergonomics)? This is >>> not the first time I have seen this said. I do not find it >>> particularly challenging to use the panel controls or the menus - >>> but, maybe that's just me. Is it the lack of curves and swirls or >>> plastic molding? I go for functionality of design - not eye candy. >> >> The issue is not "lack of curves and swirls or plastic molding" ... >> I've given up counting the number of times the radio has changed >> bands when I meant to change modes or vice versa or the number of >> times I've engaged RIT when I wanted to turn off the speaker, the >> number of times I've reset VFO B when I wanted to engage split, or >> the number of times I've linked VFOs when I wanted to turn on the >> KRX-3. These are the problems with the limited number of tightly >> packed, dual function controls and looking the same. >> >> While I certainly appreciate the performance of the K3 - it is on >> my operating bench whilst the MK V and FT-2000 gather dust in the >> closet - having fewer dual function controls and band/mode controls >> that are physically separated and very different in design *IS* a >> major improvement in ergonomics. If I had but one wish it would >> be that Elecraft would give up on the thought that every radio >> must be capable of operating from a backpack on a small 12V battery >> and would produce a real home station radio with 24 or 48 V finals >> and a large front panel supporting separate band and mode buttons. >> >> 73, >> >> ... Joe, W4TV >> >> >> On 4/3/2014 6:19 AM, Bill W2BLC wrote: >>> In a post speaking to the Sherwood chart, it was said, "........too many >>> people jump on one number to rate (rank) equipment and totally disregard >>> things like ergonomics (If they didn't the K3 would be at the bottom of >>> the list)." >>> >>> What is so bad about how the K3 is designed (ergonomics)? This is not >>> the first time I have seen this said. I do not find it particularly >>> challenging to use the panel controls or the menus - but, maybe that's >>> just me. Is it the lack of curves and swirls or plastic molding? I go >>> for functionality of design - not eye candy. >>> >>> The only thing I did to improve the controls on my K3 was to add a >>> TenTec tire to the main VFO knob - it increases the diameter slightly >>> and has a nicer feel to it than hard plastic. >>> >>> Bill K-Line > > ______________________________________________________________ > 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 phys...@mac.com ______________________________________________________________ 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
