*Fred, Essentially I agree but it might be better if the K3 FW was switchable for those who wish to have the confirmation message?
With regards to the anomalies you mention, I thought I was seeing things but you just confirmed that it really does happen. Put me on the 'Agree' list but with the switchable option included. 73's Gary * On 1 June 2012 05:22, FredJensen <k6...@foothill.net> wrote: > I'd like to see a K3 FW feature change. I'll back off if anyone > believes it's a bad idea. > > CURRENT: Turning on the KPA500 scrolls a message in VFO B that I've > just turned the KPA500 on. Actually, I knew that and didn't need the > message. Mine is set to come up in STBY [also when I change bands]. > When I go to OPER, another message scrolls in VFO B telling me that I > just did that. I also knew that and didn't need the message. > > CHANGE: Replace both messages with one that tells me what the K3 power > will be when I next tap the paddle [or talk]. I've got the two power > levels for each band set, and most of the time it works. Occasionally, > after adjusting the high power antenna tuner with just the K3 in TUNE > [5W], going to OPER leaves the power at 5W. Once, it went to 100W which > faults off the KPA500 instantly, of course. Occasionally, the K3 stays > at low power when I go to STBY. > > 73, > > Fred K6DGW > - Northern California Contest Club > - CU in the 2012 Cal QSO Party 6-7 Oct 2012 > - www.cqp.org > ______________________________________________________________ > 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 > -- Gary VK4FD - Motorhome Mobile Elecraft Equipment K3 #679, KPA-500 #018 KAT-500#?? Living the dream!!! ______________________________________________________________ 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
