[Elecraft] CW/CW-REV config option

[Bob McGraw - K4TAX]

No problem here with the radios or the logging software or the remote 
control software.  At least there is a choice.

73
Bob, K4TAX


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Don Wilhelm" <w3fpr at embarqmail.com>
To: "Bob McGraw - K4TAX" <RMcGraw at Blomand.net>
Cc: "Rich - K1HTV" <k1htv at comcast.net>; <support at elecraft.com>; 
<elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2010 6:53 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] CW/CW-REV config option


> Bob,
>
> If that "one" radio is something other than an Elecraft brand, change that 
> "one" to "at least 5".  The K2 and the K3 will switch sidebands at the 
> touch of a button too (actually a hold).  My Yaesu 847 has quick CW 
> sideband switching as does the FT-817, and my Yaesu FT-900 also allows the 
> user to select the CW sideband, but it is not as quick and easy as on the 
> K2 or K3 or the other Yaesus.  I have all mine set to LSB CW!
>
> The Yaesu default is to USB CW, while the K2 and K3 default is to LSB CW - 
> it is very easily changed - just hold the REV button.
> Interaction with logging software may be a different consideration, read 
> the documentation for your preferred application for the details.  Some 
> will follow the transceiver settings, while others may try to "do it their 
> way".  If you have problems with that aspect, contact the software author.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> Bob McGraw - K4TAX wrote:
>> There is one radio on the market that I am aware of that uses UCW and LCW 
>> thus with the press of a button you have either of your choices.  Your 
>> preference doesn't seem at all strange to me.  The software that I use to 
>> control the radio offeres UCW and LCW modes.
>>
>