It would be nice to see the two remaining “not implemented” features appear in the KX3, especially S-meter absolute mode. I’m not sure there is much demand for addressing multiple transverters.
https://ftp.elecraft.com/KX3/Manuals%20Downloads/E740163E%20KX3%20Owner%27s%20Manual%20Errata%20C5-3.pdf I know of some other small open requests for the KX3, but these two are features. I don’t expect to see larger new features. For example, it would be great to see synchronous AM detection, and I have no doubt that the DSP is capable of that, but I’m not holding my breath. wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Nov 25, 2020, at 2:04 AM, David Wilcox via Elecraft > <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> wrote: > > I would venture to say that most hams (especially those recently licensed) > don’t and can’t utilize all the features of even an older K3, let alone one > with all the enhancements. The K4 is so far beyond the “average” ham in its > ability that unless you are an electronics guru with an EE you won’t need, > much less understand, all the neat things it can do. > > I am not disparaging the K3, K3S, or the K4 but whatever version you might > have or want it will do the job 95% of the time. I love my upgraded K3s but > still haven’t scratched the surface of what it will do. I could spend the > rest of my life exploring all the features of my fine radio (I have all of > Fred Cady’s books) but there are other avenues of enjoyment in ham radio that > I am pursuing. This IS a hobby and it has been my go to in times of good and > bad since 1960. Cheaper than a psychiatrist and less trouble than a > mistress. > > What I have said above may not apply to the top of the list contester as that > is a field all to itself. Those guys and gals may notice the difference in > some of the enhancements to the K line in a pileup, but that’s another rabbit > hole. > > Dave K8WPE since 1960. > > David J. Wilcox’s iPad > >> On Nov 24, 2020, at 11:03 PM, Bill Frantz <fra...@pwpconsult.com> wrote: >> >> While I agree with Skip here, my agreement is based on practicality, not >> physical ability. The internal K3 hardware design is quite modular, and >> replacing the DSP boards for the main and sub receivers should be straight >> forward. We have seen how the K3 can be improved by replacing boards. >> Upgrading the DSP is just another kind of new board. >> >> BUT, designing, coding, and manufacture engineering these boards is a big >> project. The boards will be quite expensive. How many people are likely to >> upgrade? And, we already have the K4, built to remain competitive in the >> market. The K4 is probably a better radio than the mythical upgraded K3. The >> upgrades to the K3 are also likely to cost more than a K4. All these >> considerations make this project a non-starter. As I said, practical >> considerations. >> >> 73 Bill AE6JV >> >>> On 11/24/20 at 6:03 PM, k6...@foothill.net (Fred Jensen) wrote: >>> >>> There's an inescapable rule in electronic product development: Once you >>> commit to a physical design in year XXXX, it will be a design that uses the >>> parts of year XXXX forever. I think XXXX about 2006 or so for the K3 [mine >>> is S/N 642 and that's about when I bought it]. Yes, the firmware can be >>> upgraded over time, but only within the constraints of 2006 components >>> [like memory and CPU]. There is also the fact that eventually, you will >>> run out of bells, whistles, and horns for updates. The K3 hit that point >>> some time back. Elecraft had fixed all or nearly all of the bugs, they'd >>> supported all of the add-on accessories, and I'm fairly sure the MCU is >>> approaching it's limits. >> >> ----------------------------------------------------------------------- >> Bill Frantz | Security is like Government | Periwinkle >> (408)348-7900 | services. The market doesn't | 150 Rivermead Rd #235 >> www.pwpconsult.com | want to pay for them. | Peterborough, NH 03458 >> >> ______________________________________________________________ >> 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 djwilco...@yahoo.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 wun...@wunderwood.org ______________________________________________________________ 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
