[Elecraft] [K3] Option to have VOX band independent

Mike nf4l at nf4l.com
Fri Mar 25 14:13:14 EDT 2011


Jim -

I've asked before for it to be mode dependent. It's on the 
list................somewhere :-D
I use it for everything except phone, I prefer a foot switch there.

73, Mike NF4L

On 3/25/2011 7:27 AM, Jim McDonald wrote:
> Unless I'm missing something, the state of the K3 VOX as on or off is
> retained when changing bands.  My preference would be to be able to set it
> independent of band with a menu or config setting.
>
> I always use it and sometimes QSK for CW, always use it for SSB, and it's
> irrelevant on FSK.   (I don't use AFSK or PSK.)  I switch it off when just
> listening on SSB so I don't accidentally trip it.  That behavior is the same
> regardless of band.
>
> I sometimes use a macro in DXLab's Commander to turn VOX on and off, since
> it's quicker than press and hold on the K3 Band switch.   I also like to
> minimize wear and tear on a button/switch.  Nonetheless, it would still be
> more convenient for me to have the equivalent of an old fashioned on/off
> switch.
>
> Jim N7US
>
>
>
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