Re: [Elecraft] K4D info

2024-07-28 Thread Tom -KQ5S
I have this exact same setup but I reverted back to a seperate mouse and keyboard for the radio. To many times I would forget to switch the keyboard and would start typing only to realize I was sending to the wrong device. The same with the mouse. It was a pain to have turn it over to switch

Re: [Elecraft] K4D info

2024-07-28 Thread Bob Schwerdlin via Elecraft
Thanks for the info.  I appreciate it. Bob, WG9L K4F #304 On 7/28/2024 1:17 PM, Bill Weaver wrote: Logitech MX Mechanical w/Clicky switches. They make models with different (soft) switches in the MX line. They probably have other 3 channel keyboards models in their product line also. My mou

Re: [Elecraft] K4D info

2024-07-28 Thread Bill Weaver
Logitech MX Mechanical w/Clicky switches. They make models with different (soft) switches in the MX line. They probably have other 3 channel keyboards models in their product line also. My mouse is a MX Master 3S for Mac - same as for keyboards, they probably make other 3 channel mice. The only

Re: [Elecraft] K4D info

2024-07-28 Thread Bob Schwerdlin via Elecraft
Bill, Which make and model multi-channel keyboard are you using? Thanks, Bob, WG9L On 7/28/2024 12:53 PM, Bill Weaver wrote: I use a multi-channel keyboard and mouse. Channel #1 is MacOS, channel #2 is Windows and channel #3 is the K4. That way it only costs an extra USB receiver. 73, Bill WE

Re: [Elecraft] K4D info

2024-07-28 Thread Bill Weaver
I use a multi-channel keyboard and mouse. Channel #1 is MacOS, channel #2 is Windows and channel #3 is the K4. That way it only costs an extra USB receiver. 73, Bill WE5P > On Jul 28, 2024, at 11:08, Rick Tavan wrote: > > A keyboard is useful when entering messages into the message memories

Re: [Elecraft] K4D info

2024-07-28 Thread Rick Tavan
A keyboard is useful when entering messages into the message memories (REC | Mn) and macro strings into the macro setups (Fn | MACROS). It's optional - there is an on-screen keyboard that pops up on the K4 touch screen but it's awkward to use. I grab a USB keyboard and plug it into to the K4 when I

Re: [Elecraft] K4D info

2024-07-28 Thread Gary Memory
I have a 50 inch display monitor, mounted on the wall. And I have a keyboard and mouse connected to my K4D. I use that to navigate thru the menus and settings. All of that can certainly be done on the radio itself, but the keyboard and mouse make it so much easier. Gary, N7BRJ On Sat, Jul 27, 202

Re: [Elecraft] K4D info

2024-07-27 Thread James F. Boehner, MD via Elecraft
Dave, Yes, there is an active K4(D) discussion list: elecraft...@groups.io Please be sure to read the groups description and guidelines before joining. See you there. '73 de Jim N2ZZ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Dave Sublette Sent: Saturda