[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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