What a cool accessory Wayne! Nice work!! -- 73's, and thanks, Dave (NK7Z)
For software/hardware reviews see: http://www.nk7z.net For MixW support see: https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info For SSTV help see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/MM-SSTV/info On Wed, 2016-04-13 at 20:04 -0700, Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com [Elecraft_K3] wrote: > Hi all, > > We've had many requests for a small control panel (or pod) as an > extension to the K3 and K3S transceivers. We finally got around to > it! > > Our new K-Pod is a very compact unit, featuring a precision tuning > knob, VFO A/B/offset rocker switch, and 8 programmable tactile- > feedback switches. Switch feedback is provided by activation messages > on the radio's LCD, as well as the pod's own 4 indicator LEDs and > audio tone generator. This multi-modal information can help maximize > operating efficiency and reduce fatigue during extended operating > periods. > > Typically the K-Pod would be placed next to a computer keyboard, > allowing the operator to quickly QSY, clear RIT, enter diversity > mode, change menu settings, etc., without that long stretch to reach > the radio's front panel. > > But the K-Pod's flexible interface goes beyond substitution of the > radio's knobs and switches. In effect, you can design your own > customized controls for the radio. > > Each of the 8 programmable switches has tap and hold functions. When > a switch function is used, it activates one of up to 16 user-defined > command sequences that are actually stored in the radio itself, as > macros. A single macro can accomplish many tasks at once, such as > setting up custom splits, configuring the receiver or subreceiver for > specific situations, sending transmit messages at differing code > speeds, etc. Macros can be easily created or edited using K3 Utility, > which runs on PC, Mac, or Linux platforms. > > The K-Pod has the following features: > > * high-quality weighted, soft-touch tuning knob--same as used on the > K3S > * same 400-count, ball-bearing optical encoder used in the K3 and K3S > * adjustable knob friction > * 3-position rocker switch to assign the knob to VFO A, VFO B, or > RIT/XIT > * 8 programmable function switches, each with tap/hold functions > * simple switch programming using K3 Utility (many examples in K-Pod > manual) > * four user-definable LEDs (three of them show knob assignment by > default) > * audio tone generator for switch feedback (can be easily turned off) > * USB port for firmware loading and future equipment/computer control > applications > * simple connection to K3 or K3S--uses the 6-pin RJ-style jack > beneath the front panel > * flexible power source: rear 12-V jack on the radio, DC barrel > jack, > USB port, or even through the 6-pin data cable, with minor radio > modification > (the latter method results in a single cable to the K-Pod for data > and power) > * 3 utility outputs for miscellaneous equipment control applications > (outputs provide a low resistance to ground when turned on, usable > with relays, etc.) > > The K-Pod's all-steel enclosure weighs a full pound for excellent > stability, yet measures only about 3.5 x 3 x 1 inches. A highly > stable folding tilt stand is included to angle the panel for optimal > access. There's also a 2-hole RAM mount pattern on the bottom for > easy attachment to any surface. > > For photos and further information, please visit our K-Pod web page: > > http://www.elecraft.com/k-pod/k-pod.htm > > 73, > Wayne, N6KR > Eric, WA6HHQ > > __._,_.___ > Posted by: Wayne Burdick <n...@elecraft.com> > Reply via web post • Reply to > sender • Reply to group > • Start a New Topic • Messages in > this topic (1) > VISIT YOUR GROUP New Members 8 > • Privacy • Unsubscribe • Terms of Use > . > > > __,_._,___ ______________________________________________________________ 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
