[Elecraft] K3 band stacking suggestion

[David Ferrington, M0XDF]

Thanks Don - time to play some more :-)
73 de M0XDF (K3 #174, P3 #108, KX3 #???)
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On 31 Oct 2011, at 15:16, Don Wilhelm wrote:

> David,
> 
> The first paragraph on page 16 of the manual has the information.  The 
> fact that M>V or V>M has to be tapped first differentiates this VFO 
> memory use from the other functions (CW memories or DVR messages, or 
> programmable function buttons).
> 
> You cannot assign a label to these 4 memory buttons, so ignore that part 
> of the "how to set/retrieve the memories" for this use of the M1-4 buttons.
> 
> All in all, there are 144 memories available on the K3.  The normal 100 
> memories plus 4 for each of the11 bands.  I guess (but don't know) if 
> the transverter bands are used the total number of memories expand by 4 
> for each transverter band.  So if the K3 is loaded with all 9 
> transverter bands, the total number of memories comes to 180, each 
> containing both A and B VFO frequencies, modes, filter settings, etc.  
> Use of the A/B button in conjunction with these memories adds a lot of 
> utility for hopping around a band, and the 10 Quick Memories enable band 
> to band hopping with ease.  The Quick Memories will go back to the last 
> used frequency on a band, but the M1-4 memories will restore to whatever 
> was last stored in them.
> 
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
> 
> On 10/31/2011 10:09 AM, David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote:
>> Hey Don, I didn't release that - must reread the manual - could you point me in the right direction of how?
>> 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174, P3 #108, KX3 #???
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