Hi Julian, Please see replies below.....
Thanks and 73, Greg AB7R -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Julian, G4ILO Sent: Sunday, May 06, 2007 2:31 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Expect delays in our responses to K3 questions forawhile A couple of questions I didn't see answered there (perhaps I missed them) are: - what type are the antenna connectors (look like SO239's in the rear view on the data sheet) ANT1 and ANT2 are both SO239 connectors. - what protocol does the radio's RS-232 control use? (I'm guessing it will have a lot of unique commands, but if it can be used with something like the Kenwood protocol, like the K2, that will be a big help until the various CAT programs add full K3 support.) The K2 commands will work with the K3, but the K3 will have a huge set of additional commands that will be able to control all the functions of the radio as well as remote control features. I'm also intrigued by the idea of computerless datamodes operation using a "small external keyboard" instead of a CW paddle. Will that be a future kit? There is a connector on the bottom of the K3. Use of a small keyboard is planned for the firmware but may not be ready for initial shipments. After initial shipments are processed expect firmware updates at a rapid pace as user suggestions are evaluated and implemented as appropriate. I'm totally gobsmacked by the K3. I never imagined that the K3 people have fantasized over for years on this reflector would actually become a reality, in kit form too, at such a reasonable price. The moment I saw this, as when I first read about the K2 back in 1999, I knew this was one radio I just had to have. >From this side of the Atlantic, at $2 / £1 exchange rate, it looks very good value indeed. I'm hoping that the modular kit will qualify for import duty exemtion as well. I have decided to get my order in before one of the UK dealers asks for exclusive UK distribution rights and we all end up having to pay twice the price. Julian, G4ILO (K2 #392) wayne burdick wrote: We've spent an entire week answering questions, resulting in a very well-stocked K3 FAQ, at: http://www.elecraft.com/K3/K3FAQ.htm _______________________________________________ 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
