[Elecraft] K3 band stacking suggestion

[Don Wilhelm]

Dave,

You do not have to use the 1 thru 0 buttons --- use those buttons for 
band changing, it works slick.

The M1-4 buttons can be used in the same way - and they are per band - 
so if you change to another band and switch back, those remembered 
frequencies are still valid.

You probably do not really need more than 4 remembered frequencies on 
any one band - that frees the 1 through 0 buttons to use for Quick 
Memories - and they can be assigned in a way that serve in place of a 
band switch.  I hardly ever touch the K3 band up/down buttons, it is M>V 
and then the button for the band I want to go to.  I have them set up so 
VFO A is in the CW portion of the band and VFO B is in the SSB portion - 
if I want to operate SSB, I just do an A/B and I am in that band segment.

After selecting the band, I have 4 memories in the M1-4 buttons that can 
also be used - and yes, they can also be used for messages at the same 
time they are being used to remember a certain frequency/mode/etc on a band.

I don't understand the reluctance of some to use these buttons - some 
have mentioned that they require two button taps - yes, but how many 
times do you have to tap the Retrieve button for Bandstacking Registers 
when the frequency you want is at the bottom of the stack - you tap it 
multiple times!
I like the Elecraft M1-4 function better!

73,
Don W3FPR

On 10/30/2011 4:18 PM, Dave Perry wrote:
> Steve,
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> I do have the KPA500 and your email gave me the idea for another workaround for a lack of a bandstacking feature on the K3.  I decided to start using the numeric memories 0 - 9 for storing multipliers in the CQ WW.  I normally use these memories to store band memories from 160 through 6 meters.  So I guess I will abandon the use of the first 10 numeric memories for band changes and use the band change buttons on the KPA500 for that purpose.  I can also use my logging software to change bands.
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> So to save a pileup (multiplier) in the number 1 memory, I hit V>M and then the 1 key.  For the second pileup, I hit the V>M key and the 2 key.  I can do this for up to 10 memories.  To recall a memory, I hit M>V and the number key.  This is only a rough workaround and definitely not an ideal solution.  I would still like to see a quicker way to enter and recall memories -- as described in my earlier posts.  In essence, we should only have to hit one button to memorize and one button to go into recall mode and then have some way to scroll through the stacked, saved memories.  I like the suggestion from someone that we use the Mode key to do the scrolling.  I hope Aptos is following this thread.
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> BTW, I would not hold off on purchasing a K-Line (which I have) just due to the lack of this feature.  The radio, panadapter and amplifier are so superior in so many other areas, that I find the lack of a bandstacking feature only a mild inconvenience.
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> I really do hope that the powers to be in Aptos will come up with a way to add bandstacking -- like they did with the super APF feature.
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