I agree. I have used my K3 at Field Day the last 2 years. It was used as the CW or data mode station. If you do not allow it to be open and "pawed" by all the folks passing by, it will be OK. The operators who are using the K3 can be informed quickly about the necessary controls - VFO A, shift/width, any memories that have been pre-programmed (M1-M4 buttons). For those using their K3s for SSB, there is a lock menu function that can lock the mic gain, compression and VOX settings. Yes, if any menu changes are required, those should be made by someone who knows what they are doing - preferably the K3 owner.
73, Don W3FPR On 5/11/2012 5:19 PM, Jim Brown wrote: > On 5/11/2012 10:42 AM, Tom Azlin N4ZPT wrote: >> We ( Vienna Wireless Society) have had multiple Elecraft K3s our for our >> field day. > I've had nothing but good experience on the four occasions when I've > taken my K3s to Field Day and California QSO Party County expeditions. > We've always had good operators using them, although not all had > experience with K3s. > > The key is to set up the radio so that all the needed functions are on > the front panel for the accessories that are plugged into it, and for > the planned modes of operation. Make it clear that everyone is to use > the computer, logging software, mic, and keyer provided. With a CM500 > plugged into the rear panel, it's easy for a second operator to plug a > second set of headphones into the front panel connector. > ______________________________________________________________ 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
