[Elecraft] K3: A>B two-step (was "illogical coding") (wayne burdick)

[Vic K2VCO]

It doesn't matter whether you have a subrx or not. You still use VFO B 
to scan a pileup -- you just can't hear both QRGs at the same time.

Howard Klein wrote:
> Since your listening and counting I 'm voting. I had exactly the
> experience Bob had. Couldn't transmit, then when I thought I had it
> all figured out (4 tries later) in my haste I transmitted on the DX
> frequency :-( (mea culpa). I believe there would be no problem if the
> sub RX is installed but under my current  cx's it is very cumbersome.
> On the other hand I see Wayne's point IF the sub RX is available. My
> vote make it an op option. 73, Howard..K2HK
> 
> 
> 
> Lyle wrote: The changes came about as a result of careful
> deliberation based on input from customers, followed by field testing
> and evaluation of that feedback. We're listening!
> 
> 
> Wayne wrote: Suppose you're using SPLIT, listening to a weak DX
> station on the main RX (in a very narrow bandwidth with preamp on),
> while tuning for a clear spot with the sub RX (using a wider
> bandwidth and preamp off). With one tap of A>B you can move VFO B
> back to the starting point and work your way up again. If this also
> copied VFO A's filter and preamp settings (etc.) to VFO B, you'd have
> to set them up all over again. But I'll be happy to sit back and
> listen to arguments pro and con. If it looks like a lot of operators
> would prefer to copy everything with one tap, I could add a menu
> entry. If no one argues in favor of two-tap (including the field
> testers), I could change it outright. I'm easy :) Thanks for your
> input.
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73,
Vic, K2VCO
Fresno CA
http://www.qsl.net/k2vco