[Elecraft] K3 Programmable Split?

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

On 2015-02-19 9:49 AM, brian wrote:
 > Ian's proposal won't gore your ox.

BS.  It sure will if I set down to another K3 that has been set up
so the normal Split function is "Quick Split" that forces VFO B to
some predetermined offset from VFO A.

I *don't have a problem with quick split* as long as it does not
involve any change to the current split operation or reprogram the
operation of the current "Hold A>B".  A long hold or [programmable]
fixed offset of the current split function fundamentally changes the
current UI.

A fixed offset violates the "establish transmit on the current VFO B
frequency" principle.  A long hold is fraught with timing sensitivity
as proven by all the problems with LINK vs. DIVERSITY.

This hooey over Quick Split is just like the periodic BS about wanting
direct access band buttons with frequency stacking or the debate about
XFIL vs. APF v.s. Dual PB.  Creating a separate button for Split with
a hold for Quick Split is a feature that is not practical unless you
want Wayne to design a larger front panel with more buttons ... sure
it might be nice but otherwise it is a distraction as something that
does not fit in the current UI.

Could one come up with a better use of the current buttons?  Probably.
How about removing B Set - simply use A/B set up B and use A/B again.
That would free up a hold of A/B for A>B then Split could move to A>B
and Split Hold be used for Quick Split.  However, I'm sure someone
would have a problem with that solution as well.  This is just one
more manifestation of the user interface limitations of a small format
transceiver.

73,

   ... Joe, W4TV