[Elecraft] K3 feature request - auto-changing tuning rate

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

On 3/3/2012 10:51 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
> The K3 tuning rate is already selectable per mode. See the Config
> menu for VFO CRS.

It's not the coarse rate that is an issue for me, although it would
certainly be nice for it to step up to 1 KHz if I really spun the
VFO.  What I'd prefer is ability to into fine if I'm tuning slowly,
particularly in data mode.

> Please -- no dynamic tuning for me, it drives me crazy.

Tapping Fine every time I change modes drives me crazy.

73,

    ... Joe, W4TV


On 3/3/2012 10:51 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
> The K3 tuning rate is already selectable per mode.  See the Config menu
> for VFO CRS.
>
> In addition, there are the FINE/COARSE and RATE buttons to help you with
> the tuning rate.
>
> Please -- no dynamic tuning for me, it drives me crazy.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> On 3/3/2012 10:41 AM, Jim McDonald wrote:
>> I would like that too.  I think either Icom or Ten-Tec that does that.
>>
>> Icom does a good job on tuning rates, with a slow rate for CW and RTTY
>> (switch selectable) and a faster rate for SSB.
>>
>> I change the K3's tuning rate for CW/RTTY to 1 kHz and back to 2 kHz for SSB
>> with the same with a macro in DXLab's Commander, but it would be nice for
>> the radio to do that automatically and speed up as Barry mentioned too.
>>
>> 73, Jim N7US
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>>
>> When spinning the dial, how about an option that it kicks into FAST
>> automatically after a few spins above a certain rate?
>> Barry W2UP
>>
>>
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