The K3 keypad is extremely strong and much hardier than the softer keypads on HTs etc. We specifically used a hardened top covering over the lettering to protect it. These keypads will probably outlast the rest of the radio. The keypads on our demo radios, which see a -lot- of abuse and use, still look new.
The power pole connectors are very rugged. They have been chosen as the standard for emergency usage here in the states for that very reason. That's why they have been wildly popular on product offerings from West Mountain Radio and many others. We've been using them since we introduced the 100W K2, and on out XV series transverters, for almost 9 years now with great feedback. Lastly, the K3 will be an evolving radio for its complete lifetime. We have stable firmware in the radio, but we plan to add new features that make sense on a regular basis to improve the radio. That's why we made it an internally s/w defined architecture with easy firmware download-ability. To be honest, the few features mentioned in our manual that are not in the rig crept into the documentation inadvertently and we missed it. I personally apologize for the resulting confusion. They were actually not part of the original planned first release feature set and were included in the docs incorrectly. That said, the few features in this category -are- being actively worked on, especially sync AM, which Lyle is close to releasing. Stay tuned! We're working very hard in Aptos. 73, Eric WA6HHQ ------ rfenab...@gmail.com wrote: > (Snip) > > It remains to be seen how well the K3's rubber buttons hold up over the > years, or whether the power pole connectors break with extensive mobile > or portable use > (End snip) > > I have wondered his myself. Remember when cell phones had similar > buttons...the letters and numbers wore off. > > If I had a choice of only one thing I could change then I think this might > well make the list to choose from. > > I like the weight and feel of the K3 and will wait and see what the P3 comes > out at. > > I will hold off ordering a P3 until the FW is better developed after the K3 > experience. > > 73's > Gary. VK4WT/P > _..._ ______________________________________________________________ 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
