[TenTec] The Left-handed K3

[Charles Harpole]

Actually, as a right-hander, I assert that the K3 is already a radio to be operated

with the left hand.  As I demonstrated for the "ergonomic expert" founder of

Elecraft, when one reaches for the PBT knob with the right hand, it is very likely

that one will hit the main tuning knob accidently onto another freq.  I have had this to happen

many times with my K3, but when I adjust the K3 with my left hand, everything 

seems to fit perfectly.  Thus, I concluded that the K3 is a rig to be run with the left

hand while the right hand runs the bug or paddle.  This makes a lot of sense for

the CW operator and supports my contention that the K3 is primarily a CW radio--

there are many other reasons, too.

So, lefties, take heart..... there is already a radio for you !!!!    73

Charles Harpole

k4vud at hotmail.com






> Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2008 10:09:00 -0500
> From: dbp at tds.net
> To: tentec at contesting.com
> Subject: [TenTec] ORION II v. K3 flexibility (not that kind)
>
> Not to be redundant between reflectors, but this is my issue:
>
> Two great radios. Two right handed great radios. Two great radios whose
> developers paid little or no inclusion to left handed people.
> I'd suggest that doing more than a software change that a handful of people
> might want because of their particular activity that we look into real, not
> virtual, moveable front panels. Imagine taking a main tuning module and placing
> it towards the left. Take those archaic plugs for the mic, headphones and key
> and get them away from that all important left side control position. Put them
> out of the way at the bottom right hand corner. Individual 6 pin modules with
> concentric knobs could be placed in a matrix on the front panel, and software
> could be the tool to activate that position as a user selected control function
> position (a USCFP).
> Two great radios that I wouldn't trade for the... unless these were made in
> left handed models.
> 73 de Dave K1OPQ
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