[Elecraft] My wish list (of small refinements)

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

> Line in ­ A ³MIX² mode mixing mic input and line input to be 
> able to quickly put audio from the computer on air when in 
> SSB mode.

Better yet ... allow PTT to select the input.  Mic connector 
PTT selects the Foster (front) mic, rear panel PTT (RCA) 
selects the 1/8" mic input on the back and ACCESSORY connector 
PTT selects the Line Input (computer) audio.  That avoids the 
issue of "mixing" audio and the "open mic" problem without the 
need to do external audio switching. 

> EQ ­ Someone mentioned memories for EQ, a very good idea. I 
> certainly want separate equalization settings for line in and 
> mic inputs.

"Per input," "per mode" and EQ memories are all needed.  You don't 
want EQ on the line input for any of the data modes but if the 
line input is used for a soundcard with contest DVK software it 
should have the same EQ as the microphone.  The ability to recall 
EQ settings based on operating type (rag chew, DX, Contest, etc.) 
is also important. 

73, 

   ... Joe, W4TV 
 


> -----Original Message-----
> From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net 
> [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Björn Mohr
> Sent: Monday, March 10, 2008 2:07 PM
> To: Elecraft Reflector
> Subject: [Elecraft] My wish list (of small refinements)
> 
> 
> After using the K3 a few weeks I am getting addicted to it, 
> especially some of the features. Here is my wish list for 
> some minor improvements that I believe would make the K3 an 
> even more fantastic radio;
> 
> AFX ­ Great feature! I am really start to like AFX when dxing 
> on low bands, especially in CW. But why isn¹t this feature 
> available on the line out jack? It should be an easy fix to 
> make it available when using the radio remote or with an 
> external audio circuit.
> 
> Line in ­ A ³MIX² mode mixing mic input and line input to be 
> able to quickly put audio from the computer on air when in SSB mode.
> 
> EQ ­ Someone mentioned memories for EQ, a very good idea. I 
> certainly want separate equalization settings for line in and 
> mic inputs.
> 
> LCD Backlight ­ I would like to be able to turn the LCD 
> backlight completely off. I know there is a daylight setting 
> doing this, but then the LEDs lights up like a Christmas 
> tree. I want a setting where all lights are completely OFF.
> 
> RX width ­ Please make the K3 remember filter choice and 
> width by band. Sometimes it doesn¹t and I haven¹t figured out 
> when and why. It is a little annoying having to ³NORM² 
> filters when returning to a specific band and mode after 
> swapping around.
> 
> Those are a few minor changes I would like to see in my K3. I 
> realize there might be more important tasks like the sub rx, 
> so for now just regard those as suggestions for future improvements.
> 
> 73 de Björn /SM0MDG
> 
> 
> 
> 
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