On the list is an auto-scale function to be activated by holding the SCALE key a second time when scale is already active. So the default is to use your previous REF LVL and SCALE settings for that band but you would be able to auto-scale if desired.
Alan On Mon, 2010-09-20 at 09:05 -0700, Andrew Faber wrote: > Al, > Thanks for the reply. > Regarding the reference level, the Icom always seems to simply set it > correctly. I assume it is not merely remembering the level when bands are > switched, but is rather computing a new floor each time. Is that a bad > approach? I like having the ability to adjust the reference level and the > scale on the P3, but on the other hand, for a quick look at a band in a > contest, it would be convenient not to have to make any adjustments when > changing bands (even if the noise floor may have changed since you were last > on that band). > 73, andy, ae6y > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Alan Bloom" <n...@cds1.net> > To: "Andy Faber" <andrewfa...@ymail.com> > Cc: <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Sent: Monday, September 20, 2010 8:58 AM > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P3 suggestions > > > > Hi Andy, > > > > On Sun, 2010-09-19 at 22:06 -0700, Andy Faber wrote: > > ... > >> 1) Can a FN key be set to go to a preset span? It would be very nice to > >> be > >> able to do so, instead of having to fiddle with the span knob each time > >> you > >> want to look wide or narrow. How about allowing a cycling among several > >> preset spans? > > > > I've added a feature for the next beta release where you can assign > > pre-set spans to FN keys. > > > >> 2) When one changes bands, it would be nice if the P3 automatically set > >> its > >> reference level, so it didn't need manual adjustment. > > > > As of version 00.31, the REF LVL is saved per band. There is a bug in > > currently-released K3 firmware that prevents the P3 from getting > > upgraded band information in certain specific situations. (I've seen it > > happen when bands are turned off in the K3 band map.) It is fixed in > > current K3 beta firmware. > > > >> 3) The Pro has a "hold" feature that freezes the display to allow you to > >> move the marker to a signal that may have disappeared. I realize to some > >> extent the waterfall display allows that also, but it would be nice to be > >> able to do so with the spectrum display also. > > > > On the list. > > > >> As before, congratulations to you and Elecraft on a fine piece of gear! > > > > Thanks! > > > > 73, > > > > Alan N1AL > > > >> 73, Andy, AE6Y > >> > >> ______________________________________________________________ > >> Elecraft mailing list > >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > >> > >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > > > ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
