[Elecraft] Pileup "markers" [ was Re: Band edge markers]

[drewko]

Here is another idea that might be useful in working DX stations in
split: 

LOCKing VFOA could engage a kind of automatic REV function such that
moving the VFOA knob will instantly swich the receiver to VFO-B. It
would automatically revert back to VFO-A when you stop moving the knob
for some user-selectable period of time, say some multiple of 1/10
second.

In operation you would tune in the DX station on VFOA as usual.  
Then select: A>B, SPLIT, LOCK.
Then start turning the VFOA knob again. VFOA is locked so the receiver
instantly reverts to VFOB so you can roam around the pileup looking
for an empty spot or the current QSO. When you stop turning the knob
the receiver reverts back to VFOA after a short delay, ready to
transmit on VFOB.

That would eliminate all of the REV button pushing and one-handed
gymnastics!

73,
Drew
AF2Z


On Wed, 07 Dec 2011 09:29:02 -0700, Mike Fatchett W0MU wrote:

>Interesting idea but lots of stations actually operate outside their 
>splits or just say up.
>