[Elecraft] [K3] K3 needs survey -- firmware and application software

[Mike K2MK]

Hi Wayne:

1. Some of us use the rear speaker jack for headphones to get a bit more
volume than is provided by the headphone jacks. If you want to use the
internal speaker you have to go behind the radio to unplug the headphones.
The SPKR+PHONES choice is not applicable in this situation. Lyle has
provided a command line code to increase headphone volume (!66;) but it is
not saved through power cycles. It would be nice to have a configuration
menu adjustment for the headphones that accomplishes the same thing but is
remembered.

2. I would like to see the keyer speed adjustment changed so that it takes 2
encoder pulses for each WPM increase or decrease. When you are keying with
your right hand and want to change your speed by 1 WPM it takes a bit of
mental skill to simultaneously use your left hand to turn the knob just a
tiny bit. I find myself jumping 2 or 3 WPM. Slower knob action might help.

73,
Mike K2MK




Hi all,

As you probably know, we keep a list of firmware features and  
improvements to be added as time permits. Many of the most-requested  
changes were made over the past several months, keeping pace with the  
demands of the fall/winter contest season. (A few that come to mind:  
switch sequence automation via macros, improved DVR interaction with  
PTT, main/sub audio mixing, improved NR, lockable transmit controls,  
and many enhanced remote-control commands.)

As we head into 2010, we'd like to refresh the master firmware list  
based on your input. Items already on the list have priority, of  
course, but this is a great opportunity to let us know what else is  
missing or could be improved. Our goal is to make the K3 as easy to  
use as possible, while providing the advanced features you need for  
specific operating situations.

We're also planning a renewed effort to assist application software  
developers. If your ideas for improvements involve changes to both K3  
firmware and a favorite application, we'll pass it along to the  
developers and work with them closely.

We're making great progress on the P3 Panadapter and other new  
products. There will be some surprises in 2010 :)

73,
Wayne
N6KR

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