[CQ-Contest] Q: Wireless Keyboard w/Full-size Function Keys Questions

[Eric Rosenberg]

Thanks for all the response. It appears I'm not the only one who's gone 
through this exercise. A wireless keyboard with function the same size 
as the QWERTY keys appears to be a real
rarity. Similarly, one that as the feel of a standard-issue wired keyboard.

I found three, two of which I'll try.

1 - SMK-Link Electronics Gyration Classic Full-Size Wireless Keyboard
http://www.overstock.com/Electronics/Gyration-Classic-Full-Size-Wireless-Keyboard/8393751/product.html
If you can find a new one, they are expensive. I believe they may have 
been discontinued. I found a used one and will try it.

2 - Kensington Pro Fit Wireless Combo Mouse and Keyboard Desktop Set 
(K72324US)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SD9IOVM?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00
Depending on the angle of the photo, this one looks like a conventional 
keyboard. I've ordered this one, too.

3 - Kensington Pro Fit 72408 Keyboard & Mouse 
<http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SD9IOVM?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00>
Affordable, but has a funky set of buttons above the keyboard that might 
cause trouble and certainly take up space. If one could remove that part 
of the keyboard or disable those buttons, it just may work. I won't try 
this until I am done with the others.
http://www.overstock.com/Electronics/Kensington-Pro-Fit-72408-Keyboard-Mouse/6474487/product.html?recset=6618e150-1096-4147-a219-5f92251cc830&refccid=66PNCRNDVUOIDZ2P7FCVCCGNAY&recalg=828,512&recidx=0


And now a question for you wi-fi savvy folks.

The Gyration does not come with a mouse. I have a wireless mouse 
already. How can I pair -- or, for that matter, can I pair it with the 
Gyration?

I'll keep you posted...

73,
Eric W3DQ

On 3/20/2016 11:31 PM, Eric Rosenberg wrote:
>> I'm looking for a wireless keyboard that not only has a good feel, 
>> but also FULL SIZE function keys.
>>
>> I have come across keyboards that have one or the other attribute, 
>> but not both.
>>
>> Full size function keys are important to me as I can put labels on 
>> them to help me navigate during  (hopefully long) BIC sessions.
>>
>> Any suggestions?
>>
>> 73,
>> Eric W3DQ
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