I'd like to see this K2-B (or K3 ... or K2X for K2-eXpanded) with two RF boards so that you could do binaural/differential reception from two antennas (horizontal vs vertical) - that way you could pick out nearly any signal that is perceptible. Maybe create a larger case with the capability of adding a built in 100/200/400 W amp to the rig and a built in ATU capable of handling 200/400W with a builtin balun. Oh - and a built in P/S. Make the case large enough to be rackmountable (I don't know why .... just sounds cool - and maybe even useful for EMCOMM). At least make the front panel 2-4 times larger than the old K2 (adding more area to the top of the case for extra RF Amp, tuner components, P/S, and 2nd K2 RF board).
Just thinking outside of the box for a moment... Now we return to our regularly scheduled programming. - Daniel AA0NI --- "Darwin, Keith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > -----Original Message----- > From: Craig D. Smith > > Of the "big" projects being discussed, the K3 is the only one that > captures my interest and enthusiasm. > > -------------------------- > > Funny you mention a K3. I was thinking about it this morning. After > using the K2 for a bit I find my "need" for a K3 to be less. The K2 > does pretty much all I need. I have a lot of fun with it as it is. If > I want 100 watts I can add an option and I'm there. > > But having a larger package, bigger knobs, real analog s-meter, larger > display, less menus (add an encoder or two that can be assigned to > control a few things) - these would be great changes. So here's my > proposal for a K3. > > Design a new display and control board that is larger and provides > larger UI features. Hook it up to the K2 RF board. Mount it in a > somewhat larger case. Voila, you have K3 - a base version of the K2. > While you're at it, put a larger rear heat sink on the 100 watt PA and > have no fan. > > These changes could be bought by K2 owners to allow a K2 to be changed > into a K3. Most of the existing options would be swap-able between the > two versions of the rig. > > Maybe this isn't a K3. Maybe this is a K2-B (version B for Base). > > - Keith KD1E - > - K2 5411 - > _______________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > You must be a subscriber to post to the list. > Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm > Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com > _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
