In a message dated 12/30/2007 3:42:03 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Gentlemen:
I noticed that several of the other highly computerized radios on the market have a substantial time delay after power on before the radio is fully operational (IC756Pro, IC7800, etc.). Would some of the current K3 owners please let me know how long before their radio display settles down and the radio is fully operational? Does this time vary according to certain accessories being present or configuration options being chosen? Thank you. 73, Forrest WA3FAE _______________________________________________ Never timed it? 2 or 3 seconds maybe. Firmware upgrades take less than a minute when the rig is connected online at 9600baud. Several SDRs have built-in processors that need to boot the O/S a la PC style. My first 'real' rig was an SX101MkIII (hallicrafters) had a built in heater for stability and trickle current in the filaments (what are they?) and would be full on in a couple seconds too. Not bad for a vacuum tube rig. Also had a 50KHz IF that was very selective. 73 de Al WA6VNN K3 #31 **************************************See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop00030000000004) _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
