[Elecraft] K4 REV Button

[Drew AF2Z]

I use the REV a lot on my single-rcvr K3 with no panadapter: it's how I 
find the working station in a split when trying to get through to the DX 
(see vid below).

I don't have a K4 yet. Maybe there is no use for a REV on a dual-watch 
or dual-rcvr rig. I do hope its usual function is retained. It will at 
least remind me how to work the DXpeditions with a single receiver...

https://youtu.be/iP1s7Iq22Qg

73,
Drew
AF2Z


On 02/06/22 16:27, Victor Rosenthal 4X6GP wrote:
> If it's like the REV button on the K3, it is not usable as a tap-hold 
> button. That is because what it does is switch the VFOs WHILE YOU HOLD 
> IT DOWN and then switches them back when you let go. This enables you to 
> jump back and forth between the DX station and the ones calling him in a 
> split frequency pileup.
> 
> If you don't have the second RX, this is how you discern the way the DX 
> station is moving and place your TX VFO in the right spot to get him!
> 
> 73,
> Victor, 4X6GP
> Rehovot, Israel
> CWops #5
> Formerly K2VCO
> https://www.qsl.net/k2vco/
> .
> On 06/02/2022 20:24, gordon young wrote:
>> Gentlemen,
>>
>> One of the things that I appreciate about Elecraft is how it’s panel
>> buttons are used to full effect with several secondary uses.   While
>> looking at the KX3 and K3 on my desk I note all buttons were used for
>> additional functions however on the K4 there is a single button with
>> a single purpose.  Whether or not this is being reserved for future
>> functionality is unknown however I have an idea.
>>
>> For consideration, I recommend the REV button on the K4 be considered
>> for a third programmable function, or a PF3.  Where it’s closer to
>> the VFO it would be a quicker to use.
>>
>> While I understand this may involve changing the silk screen paint on
>> the front panel, I figure it would result in added functionality with
>> just programming.  Again this is only an idea.  I’m in Group 3
>> awaiting my own K4D/HD short listed for sometime around June.
>>
>> You can do it!
>>
>> Cheers
>>
>> Gord VE1GVY
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