[Elecraft] "Auto CW" function

[Dick Roth KA1OZ]

Bill W5WVO wrote:
> 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)
> 
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Bill, regarding the meaning of "release".  I believe that to be a 
version beginning "2.xx".  The current release is 1.xx.

-- 
73,
Dick ka1oz
Middleborough, MA

Calmly awaiting my K3 to bring me back on the air after 30 years.