[Elecraft] K3; Eric, Wayne, a feature for the wish list

[Scott Manthe]

Maybe the Elecraft crew could offer an optional "squelch tail" sound 
when the K3 PTT is released. This would have the dual effect of letting 
the elderly and hearing impaired know when someone is done transmitting 
while giving many newer ops a more comforting and familiar operating 
experience by emulating the sound of a repeater unkeying...

73,
Scott, N9AA


On 5/10/12 4:02 PM, Richard Fjeld wrote:
> You have some excellent menu options in the K3, even a built-in 2-tone generator for checking SSB.  There is the SW Tone option to aid visually impaired people, and others, know when something is turned on, or off, by it's tones.  Also, I understand there is Elecraft software that speaks from a computer as controls are used. I think your f/w and s/w are excellent.
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> Some of the hams I round-table with are up in the years, and struggle to hear.  I use a headset mike which makes no mechanical sound when I release the remote PTT.  They can't tell when I release it unless I say 'over'.  I optioned CW+SSB, but I often forget to tap the paddle when I'm done talking.
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> Knowing I run a K3, I have been asked if it could be optioned to beep when the PTT is released.
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> For your consideration, and thanks.
>
> Richard Fjeld, NØCE
> rpfjeld at embarqmail.com
> I'd rather be learning.
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