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

[Richard Fjeld]

That's odd, I've never heard one on HF. Been a ham since the 70's.  And, you have never been a participant in our round-tables.  So if we were to use one, it should not bother you.  I'm glad you are not opinionated.
73,
Rich
 
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Gary Gregory 
  To: Richard Fjeld 
  Cc: elecraft posting 
  Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2012 3:38 PM
  Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3; Eric, Wayne, a feature for the wish list


  Oh no please, no more Roger Beeps...my hearing get's rattled with the sharp tone generated by some of these Rogef Beeps heard on 20M lately.

  There is enough beeps, squeeks, rattles from clunky microphones, over driven compression, key clicks and the list goes on. Lets not add more noises to the bands.

  Placing a sign on the radio with "OVER" in bold type could serve as a reminder for those of us who forget at times to end an over in an appropriate way and that creates no additional noise.

  Using headphones here all the time I have noticed when working weak signals that when a Roger Beep is used it produces a sharp spike in the audio which is distracting and in my case very annoying.

  I would strongly voice my opposition to such an addition if it were to be considered.

  YMMV

  Gary


  On 11 May 2012 06:02, Richard Fjeld <rpfjeld at embarqmail.com> 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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