[Elecraft] K3 - New Radio Excitement

[Don Wilhelm]

It is already possible to print out only the changed pages (as long as 
the pagination has not changed).  You can print just the 'current page' 
or a range of pages from most any document.

Right now, the firmware release notes are the most up-to-date 
information about the K3's functions, not the manual itself.

73,
Don W3FPR

Bill Harris wrote:
>  Elecraft could post (.pdf)  just the pages that have changes.
> Sure would beat printing out the whole manual again.
> Just MTCW.
> Later
> Bill Harris 
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>> Date: Sun, 9 Mar 2008 15:34:37 -0400
>> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
>> From: Paul at N4LCD.com
>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - New Radio Excitement
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>> Jerry Keller (K3BZ) wrote:
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>>> Downloadable manuals are fine... a good way to stay up to 
>>> date.  However, it shouldn't be necessary to download the entire 
>>> manual every time a change is made.  Any change should be in the 
>>> form of a series of either "added pages".... or "changed 
>>> pages"...with each page dated and numbered, perhaps with an 
>>> alpha-numeric system.  A page numbering system should be used that 
>>> allows added or changed pages to be printed and inserted in the 
>>> user's manual to keep it up-to-date. Changed pages should indicate 
>>> the page number and date that is being replaced.  This may seem 
>>> cumbersome, but if well executed will result in the user being able 
>>> to maintain an accurate, constantly updated paper manual.
>>>
>>> There's no reason why this same system cannot be used to maintain an 
>>> on-line, downloadable manual.... so a user can choose which system 
>>> to use. This also enables a paper-manual user to enter the system 
>>> and download a full-up-to-the-minute manual at any time. Some of us 
>>> are very uncomfortable without a paper manual and are willing to do 
>>> the work necessary to keep one updated.  Others can happily live 
>>> with an on-line manual.  Both deserve to be served, and can be..... 
>>> if Elecraft uses a well-designed page numbering system.
>>>
>>> 73, Jerry K3BZ
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>> I prefer Elecraft simply updating the same manual, over and over, 
>> then converting it to a PDF then posting it on the web page each time.
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>> Then just send an email to the mailing list stating that the manual 
>> has been updated.
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>> I don't particularly care for errata or addendum sheets unless 
>> they're in addition to the manual update, dated and added at the end 
>> of the updated manual.
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>> Paul N4LCD
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