[Elecraft] rig size

[hank k8dd]

John Huggins wrote:
> Another question is, for the contester, which transmitter and receiver 
> parameters deserve their very own control knob?
>
> John
>
That's a great question!
Main tuning - large
Second VFO/Receiver - smaller
AF & RF gain for each - the AF gain being the most used, so AF/RF main & 
AF/RF Sub.  
      AF---())---RF    for each
I dislike having to use the concentric, or "inner" control without 
disturbing the the other.
Those are the most used in a contest. 

Then there is the RIT for the "non-zero-beaters"!
And next would be the filter width on a knob rather than buttons you 
must cycle through.

Then keyer speed, but lately that is controlled by the PC / K1EL Winkeyer.
The Bandswitch used to be right up there, but that's controlled by the 
PC now with contest and logging programs!

Power, Mic gain, Compression, are nice, but pretty much "set & forget" 
in a contest.  You don't have a lot of time to be messing with them when 
you are running or S&P.

I'd think most everything else can be buttons .... as long as they don't 
bounce!

73    Hank    K8DD

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