Perhaps the solution is to think outside the box. Literally. I mean, there is no need for a bandscope to be part of the radio main display, just because Icom does it that way. All that is needed is a plug-in module that can be added with a coaxial socket on it, that can be plugged in to an external display. You could even use a portable LCD TV for the display, as some IC-7000 users do because the built in one is too small.
For quick access to control functions something like a TV remote control could be used. You would need an infra red module in the K3. Perhaps an actual TV remote could be used to save costs. Some of these are highly programmable with a touch screen. Or you could use dedicated software on a PDA. -- Julian, G4ILO K2 s/n: 392 K3 s/n: ??? G4ILO's Shack: www.g4ilo.com Ham-Directory: www.ham-directory.com On 9/7/07, Simon Brown (HB9DRV) <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Elecraft did say the K3 was built to the size it is - and by the number of > orders taken they obviously made the correct decision (I managed to hold out > for 24 hours). The layout and usage will be great - but something like my > old Drake TR-7 was simpler to use (just like the operator). > > The Who summed it up in 1971: 'Meaty Beaty Big and Bouncy', just the way I > want my radios :-) > > Simon Brown, HB9DRV > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Charles Harpole" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > > > My IC-775dsp is a BIG rig and I love operating it, and it has NO menus but > > a knob for everything.... ideal for HAM RADIO, not commercial or whatever. > > _______________________________________________ > 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
