Fred/Gary,
When you experience these power anomalies, do you see the KPA
operate/bypass messages on the K3 or not? I realise that it's one of
those cases where you don't know that you need to pay attention until
it's too late ..... but then the same could be said for your proposed
solution........
73,
~iain / N6ML
On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 1:05 PM, Gary Gregory <garyvk...@gmail.com> wrote:
> *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
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