[Elecraft] "Auto CW" function

[Bill W5WVO]

Björn and Alexandr,

This is not only important on UHF and above... It is important on VHF as well! 
Granted nobody cares about this on HF, but 6m and above, it is tremendously 
useful -- one could even say crucial. Björn, you described the FT-897 
capabilities very well, and that's exactly how the K3 should implement this. 
The FT-897 is the gold-standard model for how this should be done, and all the 
VHF/UHF ops I've talked with about it agree. I had extensive email 
correspondence with the K3 design team early on, lobbying for implementation 
of this feature, and I was assured it will be forthcoming.

This feature is addressed in the FAQ, which says, "These features will not be 
in the initial firmware release, but should be available in the second 
release. Exact functionality TBD." I don't think anybody knows what this 
means. I sure don't. What is the "second release"? Haven't there been many, 
many releases so far? Or does this mean "v2.xx"? If so, when is that going to 
happen?

Can somebody at Elecraft let us know when this capability is expected to be 
coded and implemented? It sure would be nice if it were in there by the time I 
get my K3 in April/May, in time for the ARRL VHF QSO Party in June.

Bill W5WVO
Rio Rancho, NM (DM65)


Alexandr Kobranov wrote:
> Yes, Bjorn,
> it is marginal but when you plan to replace all 897 around used as I/F
> for microwaves... :-)
> Seriously - I know several other mostly UHF/SHF contesters - this is
> iportant function for them -- and they did not sent order for K3 yet
> ;-) 73!
> L. -dst-
>
>
> Björn Mohr napsal(a):
>> This is something I liked with my FT-897, I think it is a good idea
>> but probably not the highest prio on my list.
>>
>> 73 de Björn /SM0MDG
>>
>>
>> On 080223 12:41 , "Alexandr Kobranov" <kobranov at amoscz.cz> wrote:
>>
>>> Hello all,
>>> is there some support for request for "AUTO CW ON/OFF" firmware
>>> function as some rigs are having (FT-897)?
>>>
>>> It means SSB mode choosed, RX in SSB mode normally but when Key  is
>>> activated (touched for CW sending) there is automatic shift of
>>> carrier and CW is transmitted (as in standard CW mode, SEMI or
>>> FULL-BK etc.) then going back to SSB mode for RX. Hope you
>>> understand :-) This is very useful during UHF/SHF contests (with 
>>> transverters) when
>>> calling CW CQ but takers are calling in SSB (mostly or very often).
>>> No need for switching mode (you have SSB all the time) and to touch
>>> dial knob to reply etc. Very comfortable and (I hope) not so
>>> serious for firmware.
>>> I know this is very special and on HF bands there is probably no
>>> reason for such function, my experience is based on serious
>>> contesting on higher bands (1296 and up).
>>>
>>> If this is already somewhere inside and I missed something and my
>>> sorry for this Q.
>>>
>>> 73!
>>> Lexa, ok1dst
>>> K3 ????
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