[Elecraft] K3 Band changing...

[Alan Bloom]

Many (many, many) years ago my station consisted of a Heathkit Apache
TX1 transmitter, Mohawk RX-1 receiver, and SB-10 SSB adapter.  I figured
that I had to switch or adjust a minimum of ---12--- controls to change
bands.  If I needed to change between LSB and USB, add two more for a
total of 14.  And that does not include switching antennas and changing
the dial frequency if required (on both transmitter and receiver).

That also does not include my 6 and 2 meter transverters.

In those days I thought twice before deciding to change bands.  :=)

On the other hand, the SB-10 phasing-type SSB exciter had absolutely
WONDERFUL-sounding audio.  I got unsolicited compliments on nearly every
QSO.

Al N1AL

P.S. The list as I recall it:

TX-1:  Bandswitch
       Tune/operate switch
       Driver tuning
       Driver gain
       Plate tuning
       Plate loading
RX-1:  Bandswitch
       Antenna trimmer
SB-10: Bandswitch
       Carrier null #1
       Carrier null #2
       Tuning


On Thu, 2008-05-29 at 13:33, Bob Nielsen wrote:
> You forgot to add changing the coils in the HRO receiver :^)
> 
> Bob, N7XY
> 
> On May 29, 2008, at 1:23 PM, Mark Bayern wrote:
> 
> > Sure sounds easier than turning off the plate supply, opening the top
> > of the cabinet, changing the coil(s), closing it up, turning the HV on
> > again, then tuning the rig for the new band.
> >
> > Mark  AD5SS
> >
> >
> >
> > On Thu, May 29, 2008 at 3:04 PM, David Ferrington, M0XDF
> > <M0XDF at alphadene.co.uk> wrote:
> >> 5 presses?
> >> --
> >> A good cook is like a sorceress who dispenses happiness.
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> >>
> >> On 29 May 2008, at 20:28, Dave G. wrote:
> >>
> >>> What's wrong with
> >>> "FREQ ENT" -> '1' -> '4' -> '.' -> 'ENTER'
> >>> ?
> >>> --
> >>> Dave G.   KK7SS
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