{"id":43627,"date":"2016-04-16T11:18:08","date_gmt":"2016-04-16T09:18:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cqdx.ru\/ham\/?p=43627"},"modified":"2023-09-26T13:23:05","modified_gmt":"2023-09-26T11:23:05","slug":"elecraft-kpod-control-panel-for-the-k3s-k3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cqdx.ru\/ham\/new-equipment\/elecraft-kpod-control-panel-for-the-k3s-k3\/","title":{"rendered":"Elecraft K\u2022Pod Control Panel for the K3S &amp; K3"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cqdx.ru\/ham\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Screen-Shot-2016-04-16-at-11.13.49.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-43628 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cqdx.ru\/ham\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Screen-Shot-2016-04-16-at-11.13.49.png\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2016-04-16 at 11.13.49\" width=\"540\" height=\"425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cqdx.ru\/ham\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Screen-Shot-2016-04-16-at-11.13.49.png 540w, https:\/\/www.cqdx.ru\/ham\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Screen-Shot-2016-04-16-at-11.13.49-300x236.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Precision, Weighted Tuning Knob<\/li>\n<li>16 Programmable Switch Functions<\/li>\n<li>USB Port for Firmware Upgrades, Future Expansion<\/li>\n<li>3 Utility Outputs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"style1\"><strong>A Compact Accessory Panel for Contesting, DXing, and Customized Station Control <\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"style1\">Our new K-Pod is the ideal companion to your Elecraft K3 or K3S Transceiver, maximizing both convenience and operating efficiency. At only 3.5 x 3 x 1 inches (9 x 7.5 x 2.5 cm), it can be placed anywhere the action is, typically next to a computer keyboard. It\u2019s versatile enough to integrate transceiver and station control functions, putting you in command as never before.<\/p>\n<p class=\"style1\">A utility jack beneath the radio\u2019s front panel acts as the K-Pod\u2019s data interface. The unit can be powered from the radio\u2019s rear 12-V accessory output, the pod\u2019s own USB port, or any 8-15 V, 50-mA DC power source.*<\/p>\n<p class=\"style1\"><strong>Weighted, Soft-Touch Knob Assignable to VFO A, VFO B, or RIT\/XIT Offset<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"style1\">The K-Pod has a heavy, free-spinning knob with a great feel that won\u2019t wear you down during extended operation. It\u2019s attached to a 400-count ball-bearing optical encoder, providing fine-grain frequency control. Friction can be adjusted to individual preference.<\/p>\n<p class=\"style1\">You can instantly map the knob to VFO A, VFO B, or RIT\/XIT offset using the K-Pod\u2019s rocker switch. Three of the unit\u2019s user-definable LEDs indicate rocker switch position, by default. Switch events can also be audibly reported by the K-Pod\u2019s built-in audio transducer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"style1\"><strong>8 Programmable Switches Control Existing Radio Functions\u2014or Functions <em>You<\/em> Create!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"style1\">Each of the K-Pod\u2019s tactile-feedback switches (F1-F8) has programmable tap and hold functions. For example, they can be used to duplicate controls on the radio\u2019s front panel, or as hot keys into often-used menu entries.<\/p>\n<p class=\"style1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cqdx.ru\/ham\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Screen-Shot-2016-04-16-at-11.15.24.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-43629 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.cqdx.ru\/ham\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Screen-Shot-2016-04-16-at-11.15.24-300x128.png\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2016-04-16 at 11.15.24\" width=\"520\" height=\"222\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cqdx.ru\/ham\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Screen-Shot-2016-04-16-at-11.15.24-300x128.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cqdx.ru\/ham\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Screen-Shot-2016-04-16-at-11.15.24-768x329.png 768w, https:\/\/www.cqdx.ru\/ham\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Screen-Shot-2016-04-16-at-11.15.24.png 790w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"style1\">But the possibilities go well beyond this. When a K-Pod switch is pressed, it can execute a series of one or more commands stored in the transceiver itself. A command sequence can engage complex VFO splits or special receiver settings, play transmit messages, clear the RIT offset, select a receive antenna, toggle diversity reception, etc. The K-Pod manual includes step-by-step instructions for switch programming, with many examples.<\/p>\n<p class=\"style1\"><strong>USB Port and 3 General-Purpose Outputs<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"style1\">A USB port is provided on the K-Pod for firmware updates and future station control uses. This port can also be used to configure the K-Pod\u2019s switches to perform other special functions, such as activating the unit\u2019s 3 general-purpose outputs. These outputs are open-drain, acting as contact closures to control relays, etc., in other station gear.<\/p>\n<p class=\"style1\"><strong><a class=\"style3\" href=\"http:\/\/www.elecraft.com\/k-pod\/K-Pod%20Data%20Sheet%20rev%20A3.pdf\">K-Pod Datasheet (PDF)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"style1\">Price: $249.95 ~USD<\/p>\n<p class=\"style1\"><strong><a class=\"style3\" href=\"http:\/\/www.elecraft.com\/elecraft_prod_list.htm\">Order Page<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"style1\"><em>The K-Pod should begin shipping June 15th<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Precision, Weighted Tuning Knob 16 Programmable Switch Functions USB Port for Firmware Upgrades, Future Expansion 3 Utility Outputs A Compact Accessory Panel for Contesting, DXing, and Customized Station Control Our new K-Pod is the ideal companion to your Elecraft K3 or K3S Transceiver, maximizing both convenience and operating efficiency. 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