On 3/29/17 18:35 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: > What future accessories, antennas, etc. would you like to see for the > KX-line?
Here's a few non-trivial brainstorms: 1) A bluetooth interface that allows rig control and audio I/O on a nearby (smart-) phone. While the front-panel UIs of the KX2 &KX3 makes really clever use of limited knob and switch space, being able to build richer interfaces into the phone would be awesome. The possibilities become really crazy then: Logging, some kind of mini waterfall display, sound recording and playback, comparatively unlimited freq. memories with extended meta-data, calendar interaction, storing QSO logs for later acknowledgment in email, slow-scan TV support, etc. and too many other et ceteras to count. 2) An automotive (12V) charger for the on-board KX2 battery. 3) A really tiny, ultralight 9:1 UNUN--perhaps AA battery size. This would be for matching a long wire antenna that doesn't start right at the radio (instead of using the BNC-binding-posts adapter) in situations when you want the radiating wire some distance away, like outside your car, tent, or a metal-roofed cabin. Imagine trying to make contacts from inside this kind of building in the dead of winter after carrying your gear in on skis or snowshoes: [ http://clairtappaanlodge.com/bradley-hut ] 4) An "Otter Box" style or neoprene case for both the KX2 & KX3 that would protect them from slightly rougher handling. And I second the idea for a way to back up all of your memories, settings and tunings. --Steve, KC6ZKT ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [email protected]
