[Elecraft] K3 Band changing...Devils Advocate...

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

> 
> This may be hard to grasp if you have never used an
> IC756p 775dsp, or OMNI VI+. 

The same description applies to the Yaesu FT-920, FT-950, 
FT-990, FT-1000D, FT-1000MP, Mark V, FT-2000, FTdx9000, etc. 
The number of "last used" frequencies on a given band may 
differ (two in the early radios, three or even four in the 
later ones) but the operation is consistent.  

The key are dedicated "band select" buttons that allow random 
access (direct switching) selection with the ability to choose 
alternate saved frequencies (generally, on the other modes) 
with successive presses of the specific band button. 

73, 

   ... Joe, W4TV 
 

  


> -----Original Message-----
> From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net 
> [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don Rasmussen
> Sent: Saturday, May 31, 2008 6:32 PM
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Band changing...Devils Advocate...
> 
> 
> >>> So, is this a good problem statement?
> 
> Negative.
> 
> This may be hard to grasp if you have never used an
> IC756p 775dsp, or OMNI VI+. 
> 
> The object is to have single press access to a desired
> band, on the last freq and mode you used - without
> ever needing to specifically perform a "save"
> operation of that frequency and mode in the past.
> 
> The rig is smart enough to know anytime that you leave
> a band using memory recall or FREQ ENT, to store the
> last band's freq, mode, and filter settings for single
> button recall later. 
> 
> The "stacking" art of the idea happens when the rig is
> smart enough to save (for example) the last 3 places
> you were on 10 meters, without you ever having to
> press a button. 
> 
> For example, the first press of the 10 meter button
> would call up 28.010 CW 500hz, the second press,
> 28.400 usb, and the third press, 29.600 FM with PL and
> negative offset - if these were the last three spots
> on 10 meters where you were operating.
> 
> You never have to press "save", you have an automatic
> "bread crumb" trail of all the most recent places
> you've been
> 
> 
>