[Elecraft] K3: identify when in TEST mode

[Frank R. Oppedijk]

Don,

Good point. Maybe something similar to out-of-band transmissions 
would be good: a beep and displaying TX TEST for a moment. When 
trying to transmit out-of-band, the K3 makes a beep and displays END 
for a moment...

73,

Frank PA4N


At 23:54 06/02/2009, Don Wilhelm wrote:
>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
>


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