[Elecraft] K3 Band Edge Marker Option (was Out of Band Xmit)

[g8kbvdave at googlemail.com]

> From: Matt VK2RQ <matt.vk2rq at gmail.com>
>
> How about sticking one of these up on your wall:
> http://www.arrl.org/graphical-frequency-allocations
> 
> It will help you get familiar with where the band edges are, and before you
> know it, knowing when you are in-band will become second nature.
> 
> 73,
> Matt VK2RQ

Note!  That is a US only chart.  This is a world wide email list...

However, similar charts/tables are likely to be found from other national societies 
or regulating government offices in other countries etc.  Also, in your licence or 
permit documents I suspect!  

But the same holds true.  In a short time, we all learn where we can play, and 
where not to.

As to disabled op's, contest mode reminders etc:-

It's not imposible these days with Arduino's, Atmels, PIC's and other digital 
playthings, to put something simple together, that will take the data stream from 
the radio (or poll it) to determine what operating frequency is in force, and make 
noises, flash lights, vibrate chairs or make dogs bark etc, as needed.

That can be done with just about any modern rig, not just Elecraft products.  
Read the manuals, hook up a PC with a dumb terminal emulator, and play.  
You'll find it easier than you imagine!

If you want to get "Realy" smart..  You need to take into account not just the 
VFO frequency, but also the mode and TX bandwidth settings.  Especially on 
60m!...  Then, it can get a little more, but not too complicated.  ;)

The tools exist, the hobby allows us to experiment and learn, so let's do so.

73.

Dave G0WBX.