[Elecraft] Storing frequencies and bandwidth

[Tom W8JI]

> You can recall the default bandwidth for each roofing filter by using
> the XFIL button.  If you then used PF1/PF2 for two other bandwidths
> you would not tie up M1 - M4.

When operators come in and have an hour or two to learn things, it is easier 
to relabel the M1-M4 bandwidth and just tap them. When there is QRM and a 
contact lasts only a few seconds bandwidth needs changed fast! Push and hold 
takes too long. The RIT and XIT are also used all the time, so there is that 
consideration.

> > It would be nice to have a second frequency tucked away for instant
> > recall with one quick tap, not what is on VFO A or B.
>
> If you free up M1 - M4 you can store four frequencies per band ... to
> save them it's V>M M1-M4, to recall them it's M>V M1-M4 (in fact it
> appears that you can have eight frequencies and M1-M4 can be both tap
> and hold).

The use of RIT and the need for speed in changing BW means I have to keep 
bandwidths on M1-M4. It might be ok but it might also be too inconvient with 
so many button pushes, I haven't tried it because one of the first 
suggestions was to get bandwidths on push buttons. :-)


I'll give it a try though by eliminating one preset bandwidth and see how it 
plays.
It's just really nice to have a stacking memory in the BAND buttons. 
Everyone I know uses it far more than regular memories.

> I haven't tired it but you might even be able to use "Hold" M1-M4 for
> setting bandwidth

No, that has to be FAST.


>and M>V "tap" M1-M4 for your per band scratchpad
> memories.

That might be able to be a "hold", I'm going to try making the hold delay 
longer.


73 Tom