Seconded... Just what the 2nd RX needed. 73 Stewart G3RXQ On Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:37:53 +0100, Alexandr Kobranov wrote: > Excellent job, Wayne! > SUB/MAIN ballance and easy ANT switching is really big improvement! > > Many thanks, > > Lexa, ok1dst > with still growing K3/10 :-) > > > wayne burdick napsal(a): >> K3 beta-test firmware revision 2.67 (with DSP rev 1.96) is now >> available. Please send any problem reports to [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> For instructions on how to load beta firmware, please see: >> >> http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_software.htm >> >> Full details appear below. >> >> 73, >> Wayne >> N6KR >> >> * * * >> >> MCU 2.67 / DSP 1.96, 11-18-2008 >> >> * MAIN/SUB BALANCE CONTROL: If CONFIG:SUB AF is set to BALANCE, >> then the SUB AF GAIN control becomes a main/sub AF balance control when >> the sub receiver is turned on (including diversity mode). In this case >> the MAIN >> AF GAIN controls the AF gain level for both receivers. When SUB AF is at >> 12 o' clock, both receivers will be at full volume (main left, sub >> right). If SUB AF >> is rotated fully counter-clockwise, you'll hear only the main receiver. >> If it's >> rotated fully clockwise, you'll hear only the sub receiver. At >> intermediate settings >> you'll hear both. A BALANCE control is very useful for contesting and split >> operation. But it can also save a lot of AF gain control tweaking (i.e., >> matching >> main and sub), since MAIN AF controls both main and sub receiver audio. >> >> * AGC-OFF AF LIMITER: An adjustable AF output limiter has been added >> for operators who turn AGC off. This can protect your ears if a large >> signal >> appears. Signals or noise above the threshold will sound highly distorted >> due to the limiting action, reminding you to back down the AF or RF gain. >> The associated menu entry, CONFIG:AF LIM, defaults to NOR. Typical >> settings for those who often turn AGC off are 17 to 23, but some >> experimentation >> will be required. >> >> * EASY SUB RX ANTENNA SWITCHING: A hold of RX ANT will alternate >> between MAIN and AUX for the sub receiver's antenna, if the sub is >> installed. >> This is faster than going into BSET to switch the sub antenna. >> >> * SUB ANT SAVED SEPARATELY FOR DIVERSITY/NON-DIVERSITY: >> At many stations, the sub receiver's AUX antenna is only used in diversity >> mode. The K3 now remembers which sub RX antenna setting you use >> in diversity and non-diversity cases, so you won't have to use BSET as >> often. >> >> * DIGOUT0 SIGNAL (ACC connector): This now behaves as described in the >> owner's manual. When a transverter band is selected that is configured for >> low-power operation (i.e., .01-1.50 mW, and using the KXV3's XVTR IN/OUT >> jacks), DIGOUT0 provides a low-resistance path to ground that could be >> used to >> activate a small relay or other circuitry. At all other times the >> DIGOUT0 line >> will float (high-Z). If all transverter bands are configured for low >> power, then >> DIGOUT0 can be used as a "transverter band selected" signal. >> >> * POWER LEVEL ON XVTR AND HF BANDS: Switching between HF and >> transverter bands no longer modifies the present HF band power setting. >> >> >> --- >> >> http://www.elecraft.com >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 >> > > _______________________________________________ > 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
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