Re: [Elecraft] Bluetooth handsfree interface [was: KX3 netbook]

2011-06-03 Thread Dave New, N8SBE
Actually, a bluetooth interface, especially for headset use, is a serious consideration. Most states have enacted a patchwork of anti-cellphone laws that to a greater or lesser degree adversely impact amateur (and other) radio operators. The purpose of this comment is NOT to start a thread on

Re: [Elecraft] Bluetooth handsfree interface [was: KX3 netbook]

2011-06-03 Thread Joe Subich, W4TV
If someone could design a decent affordable bluetooth headset with a reasonable PTT mechanism, I believe the radio world would beat a path to your door. Reasonable DOES NOT mean having to push a button on the ear piece. Unfortunately, as soon as one adds a hand operated PTT switch, the

Re: [Elecraft] Bluetooth handsfree interface [was: KX3 netbook]

2011-06-03 Thread ~BG~
Mount the switch on the steering wheel? (ala car stereo controls) ./Ben Unfortunately, as soon as one adds a hand operated PTT switch, the device is no longer hands free under most of the regulations. Better carry a copy of the statutes that exempt amateur radio operators and a copy of

Re: [Elecraft] Bluetooth handsfree interface [was: KX3 netbook]

2011-06-03 Thread Dave New, N8SBE
: [Elecraft] Bluetooth handsfree interface [was: KX3 netbook] From: ~BG~ archie...@gmail.com Date: Fri, June 03, 2011 4:13 pm To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Mount the switch on the steering wheel? (ala car stereo controls) ./Ben Unfortunately, as soon as one adds a hand operated PTT switch