[Elecraft] [K3] Another way to access APF

Ian White GM3SEK gm3sek at ifwtech.co.uk
Sun Jul 1 16:49:13 EDT 2012


Joe Subich, W4TV wrote:
>
> > The macro facility is seriously overplayed as an answer to missing
> > functionality. Remember that the K3 has only TWO dedicated macro
> > buttons, PF1 and PF2. Anything beyond that requires hidden controls
> > which are a nightmare for the guest operator.
>
>This is getting tiresome.  If you want 101 buttons get a TS-990.
>
>what you are asking requires not only modifications to the firmware 
>(when have you seen any of the Japanese manufacturers make general 
>firmware updates that add new features?).  In addition, it requires a 
>new front panel and keypad to change the legends to match the changed 
>functions - if changes "that would be confusing to guest operators" are 
>to be avoided.
>

Once again, Joe:  Stop inventing things that I did not say.


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73 from Ian GM3SEK
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