[Elecraft] K3 band switch clutter
Question for the list: On my K3 (SN 820) I have noticed that if I tune to frequencies between the ham bands (e.g. WWV frequencies), these frequencies then show up when I step the band switch up and down. Is there a way to delete this out-of-the-ham-band clutter from the band switch's operation? My K3 still has the version 1.78 control firmware that it came with. 73, John, no8v ___ 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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 band switch clutter
John, That behavior will be corrected, I know it is on the list. I recall that there has been discussion about just where inside the ham band the band button will place the K3 - i.e. if you tune out of the band at the bottom end, return to the lowest frequency in the band? if you tune out the top of the ham band, then do you return to the top of the band? Or should it return someplace else - everyone will of course have their favorite answer on this one. Until it is settled and is coded into firmware, Direct Frequency Entry will get you back into the ham band. If you have set up a memory for the ham band in question, a tap of the MV button will do it - both these solutions are easier than twisting the VFO knob until it is back in the ham band. 73, Don W3FPR John H Gibson wrote: Question for the list: On my K3 (SN 820) I have noticed that if I tune to frequencies between the ham bands (e.g. WWV frequencies), these frequencies then show up when I step the band switch up and down. Is there a way to delete this out-of-the-ham-band clutter from the band switch's operation? My K3 still has the version 1.78 control firmware that it came with. 73, John, no8v ___ 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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 band switch clutter
Don, Thank you for your excellent advice (as always). I am aware of the other methods of jumping to the ham bands, i.e. direct frequency entry and setting up memory pushbuttons. I merely wanted to know what I could do about the band switch itself, and you gave me a satisfactory answer to my question. Best Regards and 73, John, no8v Original message Date: Sat, 31 May 2008 13:57:49 -0400 From: Don Wilhelm [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 band switch clutter To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net John, That behavior will be corrected, I know it is on the list. I recall that there has been discussion about just where inside the ham band the band button will place the K3 - i.e. if you tune out of the band at the bottom end, return to the lowest frequency in the band? if you tune out the top of the ham band, then do you return to the top of the band? Or should it return someplace else - everyone will of course have their favorite answer on this one. Until it is settled and is coded into firmware, Direct Frequency Entry will get you back into the ham band. If you have set up a memory for the ham band in question, a tap of the MV button will do it - both these solutions are easier than twisting the VFO knob until it is back in the ham band. 73, Don W3FPR John H Gibson wrote: Question for the list: On my K3 (SN 820) I have noticed that if I tune to frequencies between the ham bands (e.g. WWV frequencies), these frequencies then show up when I step the band switch up and down. Is there a way to delete this out-of-the-ham-band clutter from the band switch's operation? My K3 still has the version 1.78 control firmware that it came with. 73, John, no8v ___ 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
