[Elecraft] [K3] K3 software utility needed

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

> It's a fair point you have raised, but I just did a few tests 
> and it is possible to select and change menu values while a 
> program is polling during normal operation. 

That's true as long as the second program is only polling for 
data that is available directly (e.g., FA; FB; IF; MD; etc.). 
If, as in the case of some software, the other program is polling 
for information that involves reading icons or special display 
modes (e.g., the alternate display for VFO B), those polls will 
cause a conflict.  

> Obviously it would be easier if more options 
> could be set using direct commands so programs don't have to 
> put the K3 into menu mode at all to read or write settings.

That's the reason I raised the issue ... as long as there is any 
data that requires "reading the display" multiple access can 
be a problem. 

73, 

   ... Joe, W4TV 
 


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> 
> It's a fair point you have raised, but I just did a few tests 
> and it is possible to select and change menu values while a 
> program is polling during normal operation. Clearly there is 
> the potential for conflict - if you send UP or DN commands 
> hoping to change frequency it will change the menu selection 
> instead, just as turning the VFO will when a menu is 
> selected. But as long as people are aware of this and use the 
> utilities intelligently and don't try to tune the band at the 
> same time as they are loading settings I don't think there 
> will be any problems. Not enough to render such utilities 
> useless, anyway. Obviously it would be easier if more options 
> could be set using direct commands so programs don't have to 
> put the K3 into menu mode at all to read or write settings.
> 
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