[Elecraft] P3 span changing

[Dave Cole]

Are you adding delays after your move macros?  I had that problem, then 
added some delays, and all problems of that nature ended.

73, and thanks,
Dave (NK7Z)
https://www.nk7z.net
ARRL Volunteer Examiner
ARRL Technical Specialist, RFI
ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical Resources

On 2/8/21 2:43 PM, Mike Flowers wrote:
> There are apparently some issues with the P3 firmware retaining the frequency and center by band.
> 
> I reported one issue where the P3 would return to an entirely different band than the one commanded.  The head of FW for Elecraft confirmed this is a bug that needs fixing.   When that will happen, if ever, is anyone's guess with the K4, pandemic, etc.
> 
> In macros I write to change bands and frequency, I find that I must issue P3 commands twice to have the P3 properly centered as I want it.   I issue the first set of P3 commands at the beginning of the macro string, and the second one near the end.  This works for me, so I no longer worry about this FW bug.
> 
> - 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, NCDXC Secretary
> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net <elecraft-
>> bounces at mailman.qth.net> On Behalf Of Dave Cole
>> Sent: Monday, February 08, 2021 14:34
>> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P3 span changing
>>
>> How does one set the follow option, I just looked through the menu of the P3,
>> and don't see it.
>>
>> 73, and thanks,
>> Dave (NK7Z)
>> https://www.nk7z.net
>> ARRL Volunteer Examiner
>> ARRL Technical Specialist, RFI
>> ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical Resources
>>
>> On 2/8/21 12:39 PM, Fred Jensen wrote:
>>> Yes, it has been discussed, and yes, that is the case.  It seems to be
>>> most prevalent when returning to a band after moving off for a Q, such
>>> as in NAQP's when the return is being commanded via CAT command.  In
>>> fairness to the Elecraft developers, it /*appears*/ that it is
>>> attempting to put the frequency you are returning into the center-ish
>>> part of the display which is not totally unreasonable.
>>>
>>> 73,
>>>
>>> Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW
>>> Sparks NV DM09dn
>>> Washoe County
>>>
>>> On 2/7/2021 12:28 PM, Jim McDonald wrote:
>>>> I know this has been asked before but I don't remember the answer.
>>>> Isn't the P3 supposed to remember the span and center frequency from
>>>> band to band?  It seems to change center frequency even if the band
>>>> hasn't changed, but that may not be the case.
>>>>
>>>> 73,  Jim N7US
>>>>
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