[Elecraft] K3 Macro toggle

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

 > I suspect (given the number of replies) that this is not possible.

It is certainly possible to toggle DIGOUT1 with a macro -
MN019;UP;MN255; will do it.  It is also possible to toggle the TUNE
function - SWH16; will do that.  However, when you combine the two
and order matters you have departed the realm of a toggle function.

73,

    ... Joe, W4TV



On 7/1/2012 3:00 AM, Stewart wrote:
> Val,
> DIGOUT1 is an open collector line that is able to be controlled by the firmware.
> It is also used to switch the external 6m pre-amp option.
>
> I know that some of the K3 commands (like TUNE) can be toggled by a macro.
> My question was how to implement toggling by a function switch to include commands
> that do not have inherent toggling.
>
> I suspect (given the number of replies) that this is not possible.
>
> There have been a number of recent posts suggesting that the use of macros can
> be used to correct some of the K3's H/W or F/W anomalies.
>
> Macros, although powerful, do have their limitations...
>
> 73
> Stewart G3RXQ
>
> On Sun, 1 Jul 2012 09:01:52 +0300, Val wrote:
>> Stewart,
>>
>> You can make a toggleable macros by SWT/SWH commands that emulate
>> pressing/holding  the switches that normally control the given function. I
>> don't know what is DIGOUT1 and how is it turned on and off normally, but
>> TUNE is toggled by SWH16.
>>
>> 73, Val LZ1VB
>>
>>
>>> I need some help from those experienced in K3 macros.
>>>
>>> What I want to do is:-
>>>
>>> First press of say PF1
>>> Turn ON  DIGOUT1
>>> Wait n mS
>>> Turn ON TUNE
>>>
>>> Second press of PF1
>>> Turn OFF TUNE
>>> Turn OFF DIGOUT1
>>>
>>> i.e. How can you toggle a macro from a function key ?
>>>
>>> T.I.A.
>>>
>>> 73
>>> Stewart G3RXQ
>>>
>>
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