[Elecraft] Contesting use

[David Gilbert]

Check out the tutorial ... it's right there.

Dave   AB7E



On 11/22/2011 9:24 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
> This sort of item is just the "pod" I was referring to.  I do not know
> of the specifics of this particular pod, but it holds promise.  If the
> buttons are capable of sending K3 commands as macros, it can be a winner.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
>
> On 11/22/2011 10:23 PM, Bill W4ZV wrote:
>> This looks very promising for 12 macro keys and a VFO:
>>
>> http://xkeys.com/xkeys/xk12JSH.php
>>
>> Has anyone done this with the K3?
>>
>> 73,  Bill
>>
>>
>>
>> David Gilbert wrote
>>> You may want to check the X-Keys website like W4TV suggested.  Their
>>> macro programming software is extremely trivial to use.
>>>
>>> Dave   AB7E
>>>
>>>
>>> On 11/22/2011 6:38 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
>>>> My vote is for a K3 accessory similar to the TenTec "pod" - an auxiliary
>>>> tuning knob mounted on the pod along with several pushbutton switches (8
>>>> to 12) that can be programmed to send macros to the K3. The pod sits on
>>>> the desk, so the tuning knob and buttons are horizontal - less tiring
>>>> for the operator than a vertical panel.
>>>>
>>>> I believe that could be a great solution to the contesting station.  In
>>>> reality, there are not a great number of buttons that are needed after
>>>> setting up the K3 for a contest.   It would be easy to relate the
>>>> function of a dozen buttons (each of which do one and only one thing) to
>>>> a guest operator.
>>>>
>>>> 73,
>>>> Don W3FPR
>>>>
>>>> On 11/22/2011 12:01 PM, Tom W8JI wrote:
>>>>> Operators need buttons or toggle switches that serve one function. Hands
>>>>> are
>>>>> too busy.
>>>>>
>>>>>
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