[Elecraft] RE: KX3 Operating Tip: VFO Lock

[Edward R. Cole]

Wayne,

With the forthcoming KX3-2M module and operation on 2m-FM channels, 
having memory freq. be locked in FM would be very handy for 
portable/mobile operation.  I wonder it that could be accomplished in 
firmware when FM mode it added to the firmware.  I am only suggesting 
this for FM memory channels.  One can always go to VFO if tuning the 
FM freq. was desired.  That was a feature that was much appreciated 
in the FT-817 (one could lock the VFO and tune memories without fear 
of bumping the knob).

A similar issue will be entering repeater pair frequencies and 
subaudible tones (CTCSS), manually.  So far with my K3 I have only 
been able to enter new repeater pairs by using the utility (which is 
easy), but the KX3 will see much port/mobile use where access to a 
computer may not exist.

I am still waiting delivery of my KX3 so expect to be more familiar 
with its operation once it has arrived.


73, Ed - KL7UW, WD2XSH/45
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