[Elecraft] Thoughts on split VFO's

Fri Feb 1 18:16:12 2002

I think these comments make sense from my experience.  I have two additional
comments.

I personally dislike blinking lights.  They are very distracting, especially
when spending long hours in front of the radio.  Blinking lights should be
reserved for those functions that require operator attention ... after which
the blinking stops!

Because these split and RIT/XIT UI will be done in firmware, I recommend
making the configuration user selectable.  Different people and different
operating applications (DX, contesting, casual rag chewing, etc.) will want
different UI configurations.  For example, as a DX station, I might prefer
to enable a state where my transmit frequency is locked and the main VFO
knob becomes the RIT.  (idea compliments of N5KO)

73,
Ed - W0YK

> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of Bob Locher
> Sent: Friday, February 01, 2002 1:48 PM
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: [Elecraft] Thoughts on split VFO's
>
>
> While thinking out the blinking LED when in split mode, I mentally
> explored it all a little further and have some other points for possible
> modification or at least consideration.
>
> For one, I think it would be a very good idea to disable the RIT/XIT
> capabilities whenever is split mode. I can't see how the user benefits
> from having both at the same time, but I sure can see further ways to
> embarrass myself.
>
> Also, I think it would be good to have the radio set up so that in split
> mode, the user can only transmit on VFO "B". In other words VFO A has to
> be the primary receive frequency. You could still press the "A/B" button
> to have a listen on the other side of course. What would this do - it
> would prevent us from transmitting on a DX station's frequency when the
> operator is listening up.
>
> I believe all this could be changed by minor changes in firmware coding
> - but I always try to remember that is easy to say because I am not the
> one who would do it.
>
> Do these proposals make sense to other operators who use "Split" a lot?
>
> 73
>
> Bob W9KNI
>
>
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