[Elecraft] K3 SPLIT+2

[Stewart]

Tried it, works a treat !

73
Stewart G3RXQ
On Mon, 31 Oct 2011 11:48:35 GMT, Stewart wrote:
> Hi Ted,
> Many thanks for the info. I thought that I knew N1MM quite well, but
> I had missed that feature. When my head recovers from the contest I will
> try it.
>
> The other thing I was looking for was the ability to directly enter a frequency
> into VFO B, however it looks like the only way to do it is by entering in VFO A
> and swapping (unless someone knows different :-))
>
> 73
> Stewart G3RXQ
>
> On Mon, 31 Oct 2011 07:28:48 -0400, Ted Bryant wrote:
>> You don't need a macro in N1MM, Stewart. The feature is already there.
>>
>> In N1MM, type ALT+F7 and it will open a window where you enter the kHz
>> offset from the low end band edge.  For example on 40m if a DX station says
>> he's listening on 7234, type ALT+F7 then type 234 in the window.  Hit ENTER
>> and the K3's VFO B is put on 7234 and the K3 is put in the SPLIT mode.
>> Hitting Alt+F7 again and hitting Enter with the window empty clears the
>> split and puts everything back on VFO A.
>>
>> Simple and efficient.  No diddling with the K3's buttons. And it works for
>> any split, 2kHz or 200kHz, doesn't matter, just type it in.
>>
>> 73, Ted W4NZ
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net
>> [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of Stewart
>> Sent: Monday, October 31, 2011 4:56 AM
>> To: John Oppenheimer; elecraft at mailman.qth.net
>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 SPLIT+2
>>
>>
>> I must set up a macro in N1MM for SPLIT. The number of times
>> instead of holding the button to select or cancel SPLIT I just pressed
>> it and made VFO B = VFO A....   !! GRRRR !!
>>
>> It's the only something I really HATE about my K3.
>>
>> Why not use the NOR/REV button hold instead ?
>>
>> 73
>> Stewart G3RXQ
>>
>> Grumpy, because I am tired after 42 hours operating in CQWW !
>>
>> On Sat, 29 Oct 2011 08:50:44 -0500, John Oppenheimer wrote:
>>> SPLIT+2 is my second favorite MACRO
>>>
>>> PF1 = SPKR+PH # Very useful if using the back panel phone jacks.
>>> PF2 = SPLIT+2
>>>
>>> The SPLIT+2 is so valuable, why is it not a standard front panel
>>> setting? Maybe A>B triple hit. Or a new option for the A>B double hit to
>>> also do the +2 and SPLIT on. And free up PF# for the next favorite macro.
>>>
>>> With the P3, it is so nice. Enter SPLIT+2 and the RED VFO B marker turns
>>> on with it's +2 offset frequency. Really nice single button user
>>> friendly SPLIT transition!
>>>
>>> John, KN5L
>>
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