[Elecraft] Too many tuning knobs

[Bill Frantz]

Like Don, N5LZ, I've been playing in the K1N 15M pileup. 
However, I don't have a KRX3, so I'm using the REV button to 
listen to the pileup. My user interface problem comes from 
having the tuning knob for VFO B switch from the medium size 
knob to the big knob when I press REV.

I have the little knob -- RIT/XIT -- set for fast tuning, so I 
have 3 tuning knobs, not counting the QSY knob/button on the P3.

Since I'm running with VFO A locked, to avoid losing K1N by 
brushing a tuning knob, there is really only one VFO that can be 
tuned. However the cognitive load of switching tuning knobs when 
I press REV is a bit more than my feeble brain can handle.

Does anyone have a work around, or should I ask Elecraft to 
change the tuning implementation in some way. One way that might 
work is to always have the big knob tune VFO A and the medium 
tune VFO B, even if REV is being held. Another would be to have 
the fact that VFO A is locked change all three knobs tune VFO B, 
which would allow high-speed tuning.

I guess I have to up the priority of the KRX3, But I also need 
the KAT3 and the KDVR3 and a bunch of other stuff that's better 
to put in first. HIHI What's a poor ham to do?

YMMV 73 Bill AE6JV

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