[Elecraft] Split operation

[N2TK]

If we have a software switch that allows us to select which way we want to
operate, then the problem goes away. Each to their own way. Actually I like
the idea of being able to select either way. 
During a contest I would like it setup so I only had to push A>B once. When
hunting for DX I would like it to operate the way it is with two pushes of
A>B for freq, mode, filters, etc.

72,
N2TK, Tony

PS One of the K3's is packed and ready for KP2M. Got to get out of the cold
NE for a while.

-----Original Message-----
From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ed Muns
Sent: Sunday, October 18, 2009 2:47 PM
To: 'van fair'
Cc: Elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Split operation

> I believe that 98% of all of us use split to work DX and this 
> always occurs in the same mode. It seems to me that having a 
> menu item that would allow us to choose  to have VFO B always 
> be in the same mode as VFO  A would be a helpful thing. It 
> would eliminate the step of always having to make B equal A 
> with a double tap. The Other choice for the menu selection 
> would be to have it exactly as it is now. I dont see any 
> downside to this solution.  If you agree please let Wayne and 
> company know. The way it is now makes it more trouble to go 
> split than with any other transceiver.  Van W4GIW 

I don't agree.  Only making the mode the same between the VFOs is a poor UI.
What about the frequency?  What if VFO-B is up in the SSB sub-band when you
have VFO-A in the CW sub-band?  Now, you have another K3 operation to get it
where you want it.  A>B is the perfect feature in this application.  If the
menu option made the VFOs equivalent in all VFO parameters (A>B) when it
invoked SPLIT, that might make sense.  In the vast majority of times I go
into SPLIT, I want to tap A>B first to be sure the VFOs are totally equal
before tuning VFO-B up into the pile-up.  I find it helpful for the VFO-B
frequency to start from a known point, i.e., the DX TX frequency, before I
start tuning the pileup.

Ed - W0YK

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