[Elecraft] Re: [K3] VFO's A/B switching between bands

[David Wilburn]

Just to clarify, I am asking about using one VFO on one band and the 
other VFO on another band.  Same antenna.  No need for a second RX. 
Historically this has been a basic capability of transceivers like the 
IC-706MKIIG.

I do not expect to hear from both VFO's at the same time.  Its an 
either or thing.  VFO A on 20m, VFO B on 40m, hit the A/B switch to 
toggle between the two.  Check and see what is going on, on 40m.

The choices that I see are;
This is on the list.  If so, no problem, I can wait.
This is not, and will not be a capability of this radio.
I have missed a menu setting that will let me do this.
None of the above.

David Wilburn
K4DGW




David Wilburn wrote:
> Based on this, I thought it might be on the Tudo list.  But then I 
> recall a firmware fix that addressed a cross-band problem.  So I'm not 
> sure if they are addressing that issue, or the using A/B between bands 
> issue.
> 
> <http://n2.nabble.com/K3%3A-VFO-B-follows-band-changes-on-VFO-A-td466460.html> 
> 
> 
> David Wilburn
> K4DGW
> 
> 'Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level then beat 
> you with experience.' - author anonymous
> 
> 
> S Sacco wrote:
>> David -
>>
>> As you say, "it is supported with the sub-receiver".
>>
>> You answered your own question.
>>
>> The next question is: "Is it worth $500 for this feature?".
>>
>> So far, I've decided against...but then again, I have two K3's, and
>> have them set up so that the 2nd K3 can on any band the 1st K3 is not
>> on.
>>
>> 73,
>> Steve
>>
>>
>> On 7/31/08, David Wilburn <dave.wilburn at verizon.net> wrote:
>>> Amazing what you remember right after hitting the send button.  Like 
>>> putting
>>> K3 in the subject.
>>>
>>> David Wilburn
>>> K4DGW
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> David Wilburn wrote:
>>>> Is it possible to set VFO A to one band, and VFO B to a second band? I
>>> recall some discussion about this in the past, but do not remember if 
>>> it was
>>> on a tudo list, or if it will be a limitation.
>>>> As an example, place VFO A on the 20m band CW mode, and VFO B at a
>>> location on the 40m band CW mode.  I have done this with other rigs, is
>>> there a menu setting I am missing, or a limitation of the rig?  I 
>>> just did a
>>> couple of quick searches through the documentation, but I did not see a
>>> reference to it.
>>>> I am using the 2.20 firmware.  I see that it is supported with the
>>> sub-receiver.
>>>> It is handy during a contest to set VFO B to another band, and bounce
>>> there periodically to check activity / propagation, while CQ'ing.
>>>>
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