[Elecraft] Illogical coding

[Vic K2VCO]

Joe Subich, W4TV wrote:

>> The K3 previously did copy mode (and other parameters) on the 
>> first tap. 
> 
> I'm aware of that.  I went thorough the change and am saying I 
> prefer the old way.  If one is storing VOF A data to VFO B the 
> most likely desired outcome is to change frequency and mode.  

Mode is not an issue for me, since I operate 99.999% CW. But along with 
mode come the DSP parameters (bandwidth and center frequency). And I 
often *don't* want to copy these, because I like to use a wider 
bandwidth to listen to the pileup than to the DX.

> If a small group of users prefer not to change mode with frequency 
> make it an option or let them use "B Set, Mode, B set."  Otherwise, 
> make the behavior context sensitive - e.g., if already in split 
> or dual use the current behavior, if not split use the old form 
> (set frequency and mode).  

So what I would have to do is A->B, BSET, twist bandwidth knob, BSET (to 
exit BSET mode). No thanks!

> The extra tap is an ergonomic trap for the majority of users not 
> schooled in "the Elecraft way" and a recipe for "UP LID" if the 
> second tap is too fast, too slow or too light. 

'Too fast' is not a problem. 'Too slow' means waiting (I think) two 
seconds, which is an eternity. And 'too light' is very hard to do with 
the K3's buttons.

I think part of the issue is that the K3 is different from what one is 
familiar with, so it takes some getting used to. This in itself isn't a 
problem.
-- 
73,
Vic, K2VCO
Fresno CA
http://www.qsl.net/k2vco