Joe Subich, W4TV wrote:
The K3 previously did copy mode (and other parameters) on the
first tap.
I'm aware of that. I went thorough the change and am saying I
prefer the old way. If one is storing VOF A data to VFO B the
most likely desired outcome is to change frequency and mode.
Mode is not an issue for me, since I operate 99.999% CW. But along with
mode come the DSP parameters (bandwidth and center frequency). And I
often *don't* want to copy these, because I like to use a wider
bandwidth to listen to the pileup than to the DX.
If a small group of users prefer not to change mode with frequency
make it an option or let them use "B Set, Mode, B set." Otherwise,
make the behavior context sensitive - e.g., if already in split
or dual use the current behavior, if not split use the old form
(set frequency and mode).
So what I would have to do is A->B, BSET, twist bandwidth knob, BSET (to
exit BSET mode). No thanks!
The extra tap is an ergonomic trap for the majority of users not
schooled in "the Elecraft way" and a recipe for "UP LID" if the
second tap is too fast, too slow or too light.
'Too fast' is not a problem. 'Too slow' means waiting (I think) two
seconds, which is an eternity. And 'too light' is very hard to do with
the K3's buttons.
I think part of the issue is that the K3 is different from what one is
familiar with, so it takes some getting used to. This in itself isn't a
problem.
--
73,
Vic, K2VCO
Fresno CA
http://www.qsl.net/k2vco
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