Maybe that's what that extra connector on the bottom is for.
Philip
Iain MacDonnell - K6IAM wrote:
So what we need is a K3 "docking station" - when you bring your K3 home
from field day / DXpedidion / whatever, you drop it into the bigger
enclosure, with the fancy display, more knobs and buttons, etc, and
hook up a big interface cable of some sort ... seems like it should be
feasible...
~Iain
Greg - AB7R wrote on 08/26/08 08:28 AM:
I really think the K3 is a great rig and THE rig to have.
That said, I would LOVE the k3 radio packaged in a larger
enclosure...not quite as large as the 7800 though. With a built-in
display with split screen for main and sub receivers and click tune
with a USB mouse. More dedicated buttons and knobs...though some
stuff really needs to stay in a menu. A row of 10 dedicated PF
buttons that do not share double duty with other functions....A
built-in SO2R interface with a dedicated connections for another K3 as
the second radio so there only needs to be one connection to a
computer. Multiple interface options (ethernet, USB, and serial).
The USB can also carry the audio signals to the computer eliminating
more cables....2M transverter option....and built-in KRC2 type of
interface for antenna/filter switching. With what Elecraft has been
able to do with the K3 they should be able to package this with allot
of room to spare. I don't think the radio portion would need to
change at all.
-------------------------
73,
Greg - AB7R
Whidbey Island WA
NA-065
On Tue Aug 26 7:46 , "David F. Reed" sent:
I received my K3 yesterday, after ordering in late October last year
(waiting primarily to have it shipped with 2nd RX, pre-built). After
having it on the bench for most of the last 24 hours and using it in
a side by side comparison with my IC-7800, I thought I would pass on
my first impressions.
I am both amazed and pleased that Elecraft have continued to pack and
amazing radio into the size and weight of the package.
I find it to perform as well or better than my IC-7800 in many
areas. If I had to choose between getting two fully loaded K3s or a
7800, hands down, Elecraft wins. There are however a couple of things
I like better about the IC-7800:
1. The spectrum scope and display, with video output.
2. The availability of many features without menus; i.e. lots of
knobs and switches.
3. The built in power supply and 200 watts.
4. Rack mountable (19" rack panel)
All of those seem tied to the battleship construction and hernia
inducing weight of the 7800; of these, the spectrum scope is the most
important to me, so I am looking into the LP-Pan as a possible solution.
I have a lot more learning to do, to be able to use it more
effectively without constantly referring back to the manual, but so
far, an amazing radio.
I am waiting for the MARS mod software to try it out there, and will
start exploring how it does in the sound card digital modes early
this week.
Well worth the wait; great job Elecraft!
I have not figured out if it does this, but I think a worthwhile
feature would be to disconnect the antenna automatically on power
down (my PW-1 does this) as a small measure of protection.
73 de Dave, W5SV / NNN0SLA
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