[Elecraft] K3 Requested Change Ideas

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

 > 2. The CW during SSB is a good function particularly on 6 meters, but
 > it will normally transmit on the wrong sideband. Could the CW during
 > SSB selection be altered to add CW-REV as a selection so you would
 > have OFF, CW, and CW-REV? Or, just make the selection OFF and CW-REV.

It does not matter if one transmits "on the wrong sideband" - even if
one is in USB the CW is close enough that the other station will hear
you.

 > 3. Make the CW during SSB function work from both the KEY and PADDLE
 > inputs. Now it only works from the PADDLE input.

It works just fine from the key input - I use it all the time.  One
needs to enable VOX (semi break-in) in CW before enabling CW in SSB
and selecting SSB.

 > 4. Could a signal be sent to the KPA500 to put it into STANDBY if the
 > mode is changed to TX DATA- DATA A as this data mode generally uses
 > low power?

Absolutely *not*!  Although there are those who use low power for
various data modes - just as there are those who use QRP for non-data
modes - there is no requirement to do so.  Having 200W for some MFSK
and PSK modes or 500 W for AFSK and JT modes is quite useful when
conditions are marginal.

73,

    ... Joe, W4TV


On 11/21/2012 7:40 AM, Ed Kuebert wrote:
> Happy Thanksgiving to all!
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> After using my K3 for about 5 months I have some requested minor changes to facilitate operation.
> 1. The lock function is great as I often reach for the wrong dial when working split; however, I often forget I have it on. It would be beneficial to automatically set it to "OFF" when the band is changed.
> 2. The CW during SSB is a good function particularly on 6 meters, but it will normally transmit on the wrong sideband. Could the CW during SSB selection be altered to add CW-REV as a selection so you would have OFF, CW, and CW-REV? Or, just make the selection OFF and CW-REV.
> 3. Make the CW during SSB function work from both the KEY and PADDLE inputs. Now it only works from the PADDLE input.
> 4. Could a signal be sent to the KPA500 to put it into STANDBY if the mode is changed to TX DATA- DATA A as this data mode generally uses low power?
>
> THANKS for listening and your great support.
>
> Ed, K5EK
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