This is referred to as "ballistic" tuning. We experimented with it but rejected it when we did the K2 design. I haven't tried it on the K3 yet, but I've added it to my list.
73, Wayne N6KR On May 26, 2009, at 2:28 PM, David Woolley (E.L) wrote: > ac...@aol.com wrote: >> I was wondering if the K3 VFO tuning rates increase the faster the >> VFO knob >> is spun? Is this a future firmware option if it doesn't? >> I have an ICOM 756PROIII and its VFO tuning rate increases with the >> speed >> of the knob, kinda nice! > > I have a Sangean ATS 83 that does it (venerable mass market portable > including shortwave and BFO). > > Not only is the idea obvious, but any patent that was obtained, in > spite > of the obviousness, will be long since expired. > > I was surprised that the K2 didn't do it and even more surprised that > the K3 doesn't. > > >> Thanks. >> >> Mike AC6JA >> **************An Excellent Credit Score is 750. See Yours in Just 2 >> Easy >> Steps! >> (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1221823249x1201398664/aol? >> redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx? >> sc=668072&hmpgID=62&bcd=May >> ExcfooterNO62) >> > > > -- > David Woolley > "The Elecraft list is a forum for the discussion of topics related to > Elecraft products and more general topics related ham radio" > List Guidelines <http://www.elecraft.com/elecraft_list_guidelines.htm> > ______________________________________________________________ > 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 > > --- http://www.elecraft.com ______________________________________________________________ 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
