[Elecraft] Storing frequencies and bandwidth

[K2MK]

Hi Joe,

Looks good, but if Elecraft made it, it would be perfectly integrated with 
the K3. It could be programmed from the K3 Utility Program and would not 
require other software to be running for it to work.

73,
Mike K2MK

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From: "Joe Subich, W4TV" <lists at subich.com>
Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2010 10:50 AM
To: <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>; <k2mk at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Storing frequencies and bandwidth

>
> > 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