[Elecraft] K3 : toggle between two powers ?

[Gregory Fischer]

DXLab's WinWarbler has user programable command lines that can be  
executed when changing modes.  I use them to set the specific data  
mode and also to send the PC command to set the power level I want.   
For example when selecting PSK31 it sends the command to the radio to  
select data-a mode, shifts the FC for me and sets power for 40W.
73
Greg
AB7R

On Aug 17, 2009, at 10:30 PM, Dick Dievendorff wrote:

> Benny, perhaps I was misunderstood. There is PC that is "personal  
> computer"
> but the K3 also has a PC command to query or set the power output  
> level.
>
> What I was proposing is having a personal computer send the string  
> "PC005;"
> to set the K3 power to 5 watts, and "PC100;" to set the power to 100  
> watts.
> It takes a very short time to do this.  Perhaps you can store these  
> strings
> in K3 Utility Command Tester "Memories" and press the appropriate  
> button.
>
> Again, I realize that not all users want a solution that requires a  
> personal
> computer attached at all times, but this is an alternative that  
> saves wear
> and tear on the power level shaft encoder, and it is very quick.
>
> Dick, K6KR
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Benny Aumala
> Sent: Saturday, August 15, 2009 9:56 AM
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 : toggle between two powers ?
>
> Thanks, Dick
>
> I tested that.
> -Go to Elecraft Utility program.
> -Go to Configuration
> -Restore saved config including power level.
> It takes 40 seconds to restore,
> Then K3 RESTARTS.
> No, this is not what I meant. Rolling with
> that shaft encoder is much more handier. But not handy
> that, either.
>
> Imagine yourself working barefoot 100W and need  some
> help with linear to get that station. Adjustments are too long.
> I need to switch between two power levels, not roll.
> But this is just a whisper of wish.
>
> Benny   OH9NB
> _______________________________________
>
> Dick Dievendorff kirjoitti:
> If you have a computer connected, you can also set power with the PC
> command. I realize not everyone has or wants a computer connected at  
> all
> times, but it is another way.
>
> I think it is a rotary shaft encoder, not a potentiometer.
>
> Dick, K6KR
>
>
>
>
>
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