[Elecraft] K3 band stacking suggestion

[Igor Sokolov]

Dave,
I use TR4W (www.tr4w.com). When unassisted, the only spots on the band map 
are those that I myself have put in there so band map is not really crowded. 
TR4W can show band map for all the bands simultaneously or one band at a 
time (you can change it on the fly), one mode or all modes, all spots or 
mults only, your CQ frequency/ It also shows you how old the spot is. Spots 
can be programmed to fade away at a predetermined time (very useful). All of 
the above works with K3 perfectly and it would be impossible to build in all 
the above functionality into the radio and use it.
I agree that quick memories can be useful sometimes, but only when one 
operates the radio without computer attached.

73, Igor UA9CDC

> Igor,
>
> I agree that the band maps built into logging programs like N1MM and 
> DX4WIN are helpful, and I use them alot during contests and regular 
> logging.  But sometimes band maps get very crowded and they normally only 
> allow you to view one band at a time.  I still think that a band stacking 
> feature can provide very quick back and forth switching between different 
> pile ups on different bands and modes -- and can be very useful in certain 
> situations.
>
> Dave, N4QS
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Igor Sokolov" <ua9cdc at gmail.com>
> To: "Dave Perry" <n4qs at comcast.net>; "Steve Jackson" 
> <inventor61 at gmail.com>
> Cc: <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Sunday, October 30, 2011 4:01 PM
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 band stacking suggestion
>
>
>> David,
>> I do not see why K3 should be overloaded with such  features. All you 
>> have described below is much easier done with the help of computer 
>> logging. What you describe is basically what is known as BAND MAP. Band 
>> map of most of the loggers is much more informative and easier to use 
>> then  memories built into transceiver . Are there many users who do not 
>> use computer logging and need those band stacking and memory buttons? I 
>> do not think so.
>>
>> 73, Igor UA9CDC
>>
>>> 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.
>>
>>> Dave, N4QS
>>
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