[Elecraft] ECO for SPOT Control

[Dave Van Wallaghen]

Thanks Don and Ken. I don't know why, but I never thought of using split 
like that - and it makes perfect sense. I liked Michael's suggestion 
because I have done the same thing - I intuitively hit Auto-Spot after 
someone came back to me a little off freq and then panicked because I 
couldn't remember exactly where I started sometimes.

I've used RIT to manually tune in the other station, which isn't bad for 
me since my hearing and tuning is still pretty good, but I do like the 
Auto-Spot feature. Your suggestion still allows for that feature to work 
like a charm - and only three keystrokes!

73,
Dave W8FGU

Don Wilhelm wrote:
> Michael,
> 
> Operating modes do differ, but --
> I would never even think to using Auto-Spot after I called CQ or after I 
> established a QSO simply because I know it would change my transmit 
> frequency. In other words, I would not tap the SPOT button after a CQ, 
> but I still use the CWT indicator visually.
> If I must tune to center the replying station in the CWT display, that 
> is fine, one can use RIT, or as I prefer, drop into SPLIT operation - 
> just tap A>B, then hold A>B to get into split and then I can tune the 
> station with the VFO A knob without altering my transmit frequency.
> I don't see enough added utility in this to add another degree of 
> complexity to the user interface.
> 
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
> 
> The Smiths wrote:
>> I would like to suggest an "upgrade" for the SPOT control function. As 
>> you know, the SPOT function changes the Main VFO's frequency to "Beat 
>> Frequency" a CW signal. This function is wonderful when used to tune 
>> in a received signal within the CWT area. However, if after sending a 
>> CQ, and having someone answer you, you hit the SPOT control, you once 
>> again move your Main VFO off frequency. This risks the other party 
>> answering your CQ from being able to find you once again.
>> My suggestion would be to allow for the SPOT button to function as a 
>> RIT only control when the RIT button is engaged. If the RIT button is 
>> NOT engaged, then the Main VFO would move as normal. OR if the XIT 
>> button is engaged, then the SPOT function would also work as it does 
>> currently.
>> Having the SPOT work as a RIT control when the RIT button is engaged, 
>> would make it MUCH easier for a user (contester etc..) to send a CQ, 
>> wait for an answer, then align the K3 to the answering parties BFO 
>> frequency, without moving the Main VFO frequency. Thus, Making the RIT 
>> knob a secondary tool for finding people too "off center" to capture 
>> in the CWT area.
>> I would love to see some feedback on this new feature, and ask that it 
>> gets implemented in the software if enough people agree with me. If 
>> you don't understand, or need further explanation please let me know.
>> Michael Aretsky
>> N6MQL
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