Looks like there is a winner somewhere. The Image is changing. Look at the
display in the KPA1500.
A preview of something to match?
73,
Bob
K2TK ex KN2TKR (1956) & K2TKR
On 5/31/2017 12:03 AM, Nr4c wrote:
I'm not sure why users get so involved in a discussion on topics like this. The
amber LCD display is part of the Elecraft image. They use it on the K3, KX2,
KX3 and K3S. It's not going to change so pick another battle! One you can win.
Or, wait for the K4 in a couple years and it will likely have all or most
features that have been suggested but never added to the K3 line.
Sent from my iPhone
..nr4c. bill
On May 30, 2017, at 9:00 PM, brian <als...@comcast.net> wrote:
Don,
Agree. However, there is a need to update the "displays" for functions that
were shoe horned into the K3 well after the display was cast in concrete.
Things like a flashing decimal point. What the heck does that mean?
There are about a dozen such "non-intuitive" displays which could benefit from
some more obvious icon.
It would also be nice if the DATA display would actually tell us which K3 data
mode is being used.
The chief beneficiaries would be people who use the K3 stand alone with no
computer. Logging programs generally solve the above problems.
73 de Brian/K3KO
On 5/31/2017 0:26 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
I have to agree, "the kiss principle" Keep is simple stupid - works
every time.
While 'glitsy' displays are pretty to watch, they often do not convey
relevant information, or that information is buried in the 'glitz' and
not easily recognized at a glance.
The K3, KX3, KX2 displays show the VFO frequency as the predominate
display with the VFO B as a slightly lesser predominance. Other
functions are indicated to tell you what is going on. Everything needed
is there.
I have to contrast that to some of the displays I see on my tablet. I
have to hunt around the display to find the item of interest.
Touchscreen - no thanks - I would need a stylus and not all stylus
touches produce the desired action (if my tablet is any example). That
uncertainty is not something I need in a radio.
73,
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