[Elecraft] Firmware request

Giulio Pico - IW3HVB iw3hvb at gmail.com
Fri Feb 6 17:46:40 EST 2009


I've noticed one possible issue using the KDVR3, wich I've installed today.
The PTT is controlled directly by the radio, so basically when you go 
for playback the radio goes on TX automatically.
This is a problem for us, cause on our VHF station we deal with an 
external sequencer who manage to do the timings for relays, PA and the 
mast mounted LNA.
We use a foot switch to drive the sequencer and the radio PTT is 
controlled via the external PTT socket.
At the moment the radio doesn't even allow you to go playback if it is 
already on TX.  In any case, even if this was possible it would have 
been a source for possible troubles, cause you have to rely on the 
smartness of the operator who must remember to start the PTT sequence 
well before pressing the playback button.
It would be better, in a case like this, to inibhit the playback button 
to control the PTT. This should be an option in the config menu, as if 
you are not using any external device, having the K3 going TX with a 
single pressing of a button is quite cool.
These were my 2 Cents on the topic.

73 de Giulio IW3HVB


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