[Elecraft] K3: identify when in TEST mode

[Don Wilhelm]

Jeff,

Your comments were certainly viewed in jest, but did reveal a 
consideration I think is important.  The TX TEST indications are all 
visual.  A sight impaired operator may have a problem should he linger 
too long on the MODE down button.
It may be worthwhile to think about advocating an audible indication of 
TX TEST which may satisfy the needs of those who don't observe the 
blinking TX or TX indicator a well as those who are sight impaired.

A few extra 'beeps' during simulated transmit would certainly call 
attention to the fact that something is abnormal.

73,
Don W3FPR

Jeff Wandling W7BRS wrote:
> 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.
>
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