[Elecraft] K3 Split Operations

[ab2tc]

Hi,

I don't think this is a problem with K3 at all. All you need to do for split
operation is to start by pressing A->B when on the DX' TX frequency. Now
both VFOs have the same frequency and modes. Enable SPLIT. Now you can start
hunting for (or guessing) the DX' listen frequency, once you find it, press
A/B and call the DX. The important part is to establishing a starting point
with the A->B button, much like the AUTO SPLIT you were asking for (I have
never seen AUTO SPLIT but I haven't tried that many radios).

Knut - AB2TC



GM3SEK wrote:
> 
> Tom Childers, N5GE wrote:
>>>Is it possible to receive on VFO B, and transmit on VFO A? If so, how?
>>Set VFO A to the RX freq, set it to the mode you want, tap the A > B 
>>button, tap the A/B button and swap the VFOs to make sure Both VFOs are 
>>set to the same mode.  Now hold the A>B button for at least a half 
>>second.  You will now be transmitting on VFO B and Receiving on VFO A.
>>
>>This is a little more detailed than the instructions on page 34 of the 
>>K3 Owners Manual under SPLIT Operation at the top left of the page.
>>
> 
> I am seriously missing the AUTO SPLIT option which is available on many 
> other rigs. If configured, the SPLIT button automatically switches VFO B 
> to the same mode as VFO A, and then applies a pre-selected frequency 
> offset to VFO B (usually "up 1"). One press of a button and you're ready 
> to begin tuning the pileup.
> 
> By comparison, the K3  is much less nimble. Getting into the correct 
> configuration for split operation involves too many traps for the 
> unwary, the over-excited or the sleep-deprived ... and split operation 
> can involve all three of those conditions.
> 
> 
> -- 
> 
> 73 from Ian GM3SEK
> <snip>
> 

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