[Elecraft] [K3] more function keys please

[Chuck Guenther]

Don Wilhelm, W3FPR, wrote:

" It is easier for me to just do the steps manually than to remember
what macros I put into the K3. 4 is about the limit that are managable
IMHO, and maybe that can be expanded to 8 for some things -
this is a case of 'less is more' for me. I just don' like "magic buttons",
I'd rather control it myself manually."


Different strokes, I guess.  I really like the macros and the ability to
assign menu items to buttons. 

Here's how I've got my K3 setup, and I really am happy with it.

M1T = AGC THR; M1H = AGC SLP
M2T = AGC DCY; M2H = AGC HLD
M3T = SPKR+PH; M3H = AF GAIN
M4T = LCD BRT; M4H =  LCD DIM  (Wayne's macro's)

PF1 = CW SPLT; PF2 = UNSPLT  (my macro's)

It all makes sense to me, and I use these macros and menu items frequently.
I did change my UNSPLT macro to  include unlocking  both VFO's:

UNSPLT  is now LK0;SWT11;LK0;SWT11;SWT13;FR0;RT0;XT0;

Although I am a CW operator, I almost always use my external microHam
CW Keyer with an auxiliary keypad, so I don't need M1-M4 for CW memories.

73,
Chuck  NI0C
K3 s/n 1061