[Elecraft] K3 Encoder software problem?

[Jim Cox]

Doesn t happen here with your senario.   Jim K4JAF


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From: "alsopb" <alsopb at nc.rr.com>
To: <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, September 02, 2008 6:35 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Encoder software problem?


>
> Ran into this interesting problem.  Encoder or encoder software?
>
> K3 2.23/1.88 firmware   Don't know about the lastest beta.
>
> While operating the rig, suddenly tuning across a CW note produced jumps 
> in
> frequency rather than a smooth change.  The "speed" used was two digits
> displayed after the decimal point on the frequency readout.   This setting
> had never resulted in this "pan pipe" effect before.  Switch to "fine' and
> back to two digits after the decimal and the problem goes away.
>
> Doing some digging, here is how it can be produced here.
>
> 1) While in fine mode, press and hold the "fine" button until one digit
> appears after the decimal point.
> Tune across a signal and one hears the pan pipe effect.
> 2) Now press fine button until two digits appear after the decimal.
> Tune across a signal and the pan pipe effect is still there.
>
> In all cases going to "fine" with 3 decimal places solves this.  If one 
> goes
> directly from the three decimal display directly to the the two decimal
> display all is always OK.
>
> It seems like the 1 to 2 digit decimal change doesn't work properly.
>
> de Brian/K3KO
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