[Elecraft] K3 "operating scripts" vs. "operating tips"

[Don Wilhelm]

Ron,

I like that!  I set CW mode, and CW mode stays, etc.

Covering just a few more related comments:
I usually can remember what I have set on or off over a short period, 
but with all the combinations and 'magic' that are possible with the K3 
and other radios that make use of memories, I have to remember what I 
have set into those memories, and because of that, I usually do not use 
memories.

Some asked for a radio that had knobs and buttons, others asked for a 
radio that can do 'magic' in a contest situation, and we now have a 
radio that can do both, but the UI is growing more complex.

You are correct, the more function coupling there is to a single button 
tap or press, the more difficult it is to learn to use the radio.  IMHO, 
I would rather press 2 buttons in sequence for a combined function than 
to have the radio attempt to do it for me.

Radios today are getting complex and that complexity shows through in 
the User Interface - it has to be learned.  I liken it to learning the 
controls of a 747 (but I am just guessing, I have not examined the 
controls of a 747).  The 'decoupling' you suggest might bring it down to 
the level of the controls on a common automobile which should be more 
intuitive for the average operator.

73,
Don W3FPR

Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:
> Maybe I'm speaking a Ham "heresy", but I'd love to see the ability to
> disconnect all the interconnected functions on the K3. 
> 
> I'd love to see the K3 controls do ONE thing. That is, when I select
> MODE:CW, I'd like the radio to be in CW mode and not change if I switch VFOs
> or bands. If I select ANT1, the radio should remain on ANT1 no matter which
> band I choose, etc. 
> 
> I realize that the complex interconnected functions that have been evolved
> are invaluable to serious DX chasers and contesters. And to learn them, the
> scripts and  tips sound like a great idea.
> 
> But for myself, I'd rather not have the radio "second-guess" me using some
> complex logic that I'm obligated to learn in order to operate it ;-)
> 
> Ron AC7AC