[Elecraft] K3: identify when in TEST mode

[Jeff Wandling W7BRS]

I'd rather have a KCIRMNKY3 which is effectively an outboard indicator of 
some event that requires the attention of the operator.

Plug into the data port and anytime pin 3 is asserted then the Circus 
Monkey crashes his cymbals together.

CONFIG->MNKYRATE-> sets the delay between cymbal crashes..  2000ms, 1500ms 
1000ms 500ms.

There's a mod kit alrady planned to replace the eyes of the monkey with 
LEDs so they can blink either with the crashing cymbals or offset.  That's 
just a different valued capacitor, check the Elecraft mod-kit page for 
information.

I'm expecting the full featured fuzzy fur KCIRMNKY3 to bre ready by 
Dayton.  Is it too early to pre-order? (Kit only)

-jeff


ps. this in no way is expressing insensitivy to the visually impaired 
operator. my son is virtually blind.


On Fri, 6 Feb 2009, DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL wrote:

> W4TV said:
> Instead of doing that, why not simply hijack the VFO B display and
> flash "TX TEST" when in test mode?
>
> I know we're not supposed to post "ME TOO" comments, but this is a
> great idea.  I would limit hijacking the VFO B display to ONLY when
> actually "transmitting" (even though in TEST you are not really
> transmitting).  While in RX, let the VFO B display just be the VFO B
> "normal" display.
>
> Yup...I REALLY REALLY REALLY like this idea.
>
> Doug KR2Q
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