[Elecraft] K3-PWR knob

[Paul Kirley]

Phillippe A65BI asked:
>  Is it possible to increase the speed of the the PWR knob ?


I believe that the answer is no.  

However, you can instead define a few simple macros like
pc000;
pc070;
pc005;
pc100;
and assign each to a front-panel key.  I think that the K3 Utility is the easiest way to set up macros (see its Help file).  Of course, you can choose your own favorite power levels.

In my case, I assigned the first above macro to M3 tap, the second to M3 hold, the third to M4 tap and the last to M4 hold.  Then I can select any of the four powers with a single key tap (or hold).  Tweaks to nearby power levels could then be accomplished via a small turn of the power knob.

Unfortunately, keys assigned to macros can't also be used for CW or voice memories.  So there are limitations to this approach.


73, Paul W8TM