[Elecraft] Fwd: 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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