[Elecraft] K3 SUB AF - NOR or BALANCE?

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

I'd even consider replacing front panels (2) if Main AF/RF and
Sub AF/RF (Balance/Squelch) were an option.

73,

    ... Joe, W4TV


On 10/13/2010 5:40 PM, N2TK, Tony wrote:
> I believe the prototype front panel was configured and labeled like Paul's
> modified rig.
> I like that configuration too.
>
> 73,
> N2TK, Tony
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of W2RU - Bud Hippisley
> Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 2010 3:27 PM
> To: Paul Christensen
> Cc: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 SUB AF - NOR or BALANCE?
>
>
> On Oct 13, 2010, at 10:57 AM, Paul Christensen wrote:
>>
>> The problem for me was having the balance control on the outer concentric
>> ring of the knob set.
>
> Very true, but I also have trouble getting to the outer concentric ring
> because of my headphone plug to the left of it.
>
>> I modified my K3 so that the top knob set is
>> configured for MAIN AF/RF Gain, with MAIN RF Gain on the outer knob, and
>> MAIN AF Gain on the inner knob.  The SUB AF/RF function is now located on
>> the bottom, with the SUB RF Gain on the lower outer knob, and SUB AF
>> Gain/BALANCE on the lower inner knob.  The ergonomic difference is like
>> night and day.
>
> Excellent!!!!
>
>> An even better solution could come from Elecraft through firmware.
>
> I second that.
>
> Bud, W2RU
>
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