[Elecraft] K3: overwriting memories? - Try this!

[Tony Fegan VE3QF]

    I went a step further and put a piece of white 1/4 inch masking tape 
over the V>M key. Not pretty but it works for me. It is just enough to 
catch your eye and of course when you really need it, it can still be 
depressed. I do have an "advantage" in that with poor eyesight it is not 
easy to read and mix up the keys!
    My band memories are set similar to yours Doug. I have my most used 
frequency in VFO-A and my second most used frequency in VFO-B. I operate 
mainly SSB but monitor the other modes. I have not used the band up/down 
for 3 months.

73
    Tony Fegan VE3QF

DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL wrote:
> When I was first loading all the memories (I mean band switch), I too
> hit the wrong sequence a few times and "messed up."
>
> (See my suggestions:
> http://mailman.qth.net/pipermail/elecraft/2008-March/084937.html )
>
> But once they were loaded, I "found" an easy way to NOT overwrite what
> I had entered.  Instead of READING what the buttons say and figuring
> out what that means (apparently a stumbling block for me), I just
> always go to the one in the top, right-hand corner first.  It's easy
> to do...a "no brainer" - and I qualify!  Do things by rote...take the
> "thought" out of the loop and you'll be fine.
>
> Since then, I have NEVER accidentally overwritten an existing
> (programmed) memory.  Top right-hand corner is a great location!
>
> Try this simple approach.  It works for me!
>
> de Doug KR2Q
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