[Elecraft] K3 Suggestion - Remember Frequency per Band Mode

[Don Wilhelm]

Max, there are two distinct groups of "Quick Memories"  The first is the 
00 to 10 memories that you can use from the 0 thru 9 keypad if CONFIG: 
MEM 0-9 menu parameter is set to BAND SEL.  That is the one I use for 
bandswitching.
The M1 thru M4 Quick Memories are "per band" and once inside a 
particular band can recall 4 frequencies (along with modes, and other 
settings) for 4 different spots in a band.

If you count memories, the K3 has a "bunch" - 100 memories of which the 
first 10 can be "quick memories for band/mode selection.  Once on any 
given band there are the 4 M1 thru M4 memories and given 11 bands, that 
is 44 more memories - 144 memories in total.

I set my 60 meter memories to do channel hopping by placing the "*" 
character in the memory name - I do not have a Quick Memory for 60 
meters - when I hold the M>V button, it is normal for those memory slots 
to be displayed (it will show the last used memory), and if that is what 
I want, I just tap M>V again - otherwise I tap the keypad to switch to 
the other 9 bands.  Which band is associated with which number is your 
choice,  I have chosen for 80m, 40m, and 30m to be the 1, 2, 3, bands, 
and 20, 15, and 10m to be the 4, 5, and 6 buttons,
the 7, 8, and 9 buttons are set for 17, 12, and 6 meters while the "0" 
button is 160 meters.  That scheme gives me all bands along with channel 
hopping for 60 meters.

You may choose which band corresponds with which number on your K3 
numeric keypad - there are no rules other than your own

73,
Don W3FPR

On 8/12/2012 6:44 PM, M. George wrote:
> Gentlemen, thanks for the details on the quick memories and several
> suggestions on how to do this.  I will spend some time reading up on the
> quick memories.  The key was that they are obviously are set per band.  I'm
> sure I can come up with a good work around now.
>
> If there is still some room left in the K3 firmware address space... I sure
> wouldn't complain if this was added in a future update... hint, hint,
> nudge, nudge... ;)
>
> Thanks again for the responses everyone.  de NG7M Max
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