[1000mp] Clarifier Fix?

[Barry N1EU]

The other issue I find important when I'm running is that the freq display 
shows OFFSET relative to my TX frequency.  This is about the only thing the 
"dinky" Clarifier has going for it.  Otherwise, great suggestions Bill!

BTW, my 2-year old clarifier has been defective since new.  It's not as if 
this problem developed over time.  Is the replacement encoder more of the 
same, or is it a properly-functioning (different) type part?

73,
Barry  N1EU


>From: Bill Tippett <btippett@alum.mit.edu>
>         I never use the Clarifier.  I set VFO A>B, use B as my TX
>frequency and that nice big Main VFO (A) knob for RX instead of the
>dinky Clar knob.  If you're concerned about hitting the Sub VFO knob
>and moving your TX frequency, just press Lock on the Sub VFO.
>
>         Yaesu and others are missing a real opportunity for an
>improvement which should be a simple firmware change.  There should
>be a way to input and lock a TX frequency from the Main-VFO, which
>would allow you to TX on a set frequency, use the Main-VFO for
>RX AND free up the Sub-VFO for simultaneous RX on other frequencies.
>I've mentioned this to Chip several times but he either gives me
>a blank stare or has no input with the engineers in Japan.  Such
>a simple change would make the MP a much improved radio for contests!
>
>                                                 73,  Bill  W4ZV

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