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

[Gary Gregory]

*Scott,

NO.

I like to think I CAN operate a radio without IT telling me WHAT to do or
what I have done...:-)

It's a bit like some mic manufacturers telling you you can't have a locking
PTT switch because you may forget it's on.

Good grief, let us at least THINK we are in control of both the radio AND
our faculties.

73's
Gary
*
On 11 May 2012 08:12, Scott Manthe <scott.manthe at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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.
> >
> > 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.
> >
> > Knowing I run a K3, I have been asked if it could be optioned to beep
> when the PTT is released.
> >
> > For your consideration, and thanks.
> >
> > Richard Fjeld, NØCE
> > rpfjeld at embarqmail.com
> > I'd rather be learning.
> >
> >
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