[Elecraft] K3 SSB Possible Filter Set XFIL option

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

> 	The “XFIL” button is not useful on SSB. 

The XFIL button is usable on SSB if you have installed multiple 
SSB bandwidth "roofing" filters (e.g. 2.8, 2.4 and 1.8 KHz).  

> Could this button be used to recall a number of user settable DSP 
> bandwidths and offsets?  Tap to recall, 3sec hold to store and 8sec 
> hold to clear or set/assign/name via config.

This function is already available via the shift/Lo encoder - Norm, 
Norm 1 and Norm 2.  Separate values of Norm 1 and Norm 2 can be 
saved for each mode. It would be handy to be able to customize the 
"Norm 0" values as well and perhaps be able to define PF1/PF2 to 
recall Norm1/Norm2 without going through the hold/twist routine. 
 





> -----Original Message-----
> From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net 
> [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Tony 
> Fegan VE3QF
> Sent: Monday, September 15, 2008 3:45 PM
> To: K3 Support; [Elecraft]
> Subject: [Elecraft] K3 SSB Possible Filter Set XFIL option
> 
> 
>                K3 SSB Possible Filter Set XFIL option
> 
> 	Some of us have physical limitations that hinder our 
> ability to get the 
> most out of the K3.
> 
> 1. 	Manual dexterity and touch feeling are required to 
> change the filter 
> settings especially on SSB. This is difficult to do during a 
> QSO as it 
> is so easy to nudge the VFO knob. Positive detent encoders and 
> larger/longer knobs (RIT size, parallel, not tapered) would 
> have helped.
> 	It would have been easy to feel detent clicks but 
> without them, you 
> cannot tell when you have turned the knob far enough to make a change 
> (have to look at display). Maybe use audio beeps when enabled?
> 
> 	The “XFIL” button is not useful on SSB. Could this 
> button be used to 
> recall a number of user settable DSP bandwidths and offsets? Tap to 
> recall, 3sec hold to store and 8sec hold to clear or set/assign/name 
> via config.
> 
> 	I myself would program something like the following:
> 		2.7KHz – for good band conditions
> 		2.1KHz – for general DX/Contesting
> 		1.7KHz – for normal voice in QRM/noise
> 		1.7KHz – for bass voice in QRM/noise
> 
> 	Knob twiddling is OK for filter set-up when time is of 
> no consequence 
> but not during the heat of the battle. Button pushing can be 
> accomplished quickly and no need to look at the display. Set 
> as many or 
> as few bandwidths as required. It could be a benefit on 
> CW/Data as well 
> but then would require a different set-up by mode.
> 
> 	I believe this use of the XFIL button would be of 
> benefit to all, not 
> just those of us that find knob twiddling awkward.
> 
> 	Then there is the big question. Are we running out of 
> firmware memory 
> yet, or is there plenty left? We need to keep Wayne busy or 
> he might get 
> bored and find something else to do!!!
> 
> 73
> 	Tony Fegan VE3QF
>