[Elecraft] Storing frequencies and bandwidth

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

 > An outboard appliance containing programmable buttons would be useful.

Available now with X-Keys (www.xkeys.com) devices as long as you
are using a computer.  X-Keys devices could be programmed to
generate K3 macros which can be combined with Logger control
using the Enterlogic VSPE (Free) or similar software.  The VSPE
function is built into microHAM Router (for those using microHAM
"keyer" interfaces).

One only needs one of the X-Keys keyboards or button bars (PS/2 or
USB) and an application to translate the button presses to macro
commands.

An external device (no computer) would not be that difficult
to build using a PIC and USB keypad.

73,

    ... Joe, W4TV


On 8/10/2010 10:11 AM, Mike K2MK wrote:
>
> An outboard appliance containing programmable buttons would be useful. For
> example, I'll push SPOT hundreds of times during a contest. A small pod that
> I could position on the left side of my computer keyboard would be nice.
> Bandwidth selection from the pod would be a real bonus.
>
> 73,
> Mike K2MK
>
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> W8JI wrote:
>>
>>> 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
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