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Sent: Friday, February 06, 2009 8:02 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 FW request: enhanced TX TEST warning
As a stronger warning that the K3 is in TX Test mode, would it
be possible to flash the orange Delta-F LED as well as the
tiny TX icon?
Instead of doing that, why not simply
Dave G4AON wrote:
Part of that debate needs to include those like myself who often set
their K3 to TX Test in order to avoid accidentally transmitting (paddles
on the desk, foot switch, etc). Having flashing LEDs or large parts of
the display flashing is very distracting when you are
As a stronger warning that the K3 is in TX Test mode, would it be
possible to flash the orange Delta-F LED as well as the tiny TX icon?
(Think of it as an extension of what Dick already does in the K3
Utility, to signify that the rig is not available for use.)
Reason for asking: Experienced
: [Elecraft] K3 FW request: enhanced TX TEST warning
As a stronger warning that the K3 is in TX Test mode, would it be
possible to flash the orange Delta-F LED as well as the
tiny TX icon?
(Think of it as an extension of what Dick already does in the K3
Utility, to signify
Joe Subich, W4TV wrote:
As a stronger warning that the K3 is in TX Test mode, would it
be possible to flash the orange Delta-F LED as well as the
tiny TX icon?
Instead of doing that, why not simply hijack the VFO B display and
flash TX TEST when in test mode? The display is already there
Perhaps you fellows are taking this from the wrong direction. After all,
this is not a new issue: I've seen situations where it has been addressed
since the beginning of radio.
Perhaps the important thing is to announce when the transmitter IS making
RF, not when it's not.
Most of us have
: Friday, February 06, 2009 3:48 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 FW request: enhanced TX TEST warning
Joe Subich, W4TV wrote:
As a stronger warning that the K3 is in TX Test mode, would it be
possible to flash the orange Delta-F LED as well as the tiny TX
Part of that debate needs to include those like myself who often set
their K3 to TX Test in order to avoid accidentally transmitting (paddles
on the desk, foot switch, etc). Having flashing LEDs or large parts of
the display flashing is very distracting when you are using the K3 as a
receiver.
My
Yes, please leave it alone. It seems to me like a non-problem. Personally I
never use test mode although I have accidentally activated it since it is a
hold function of the mode button. I could not imagine operating a radio
without some sort of external metering in the antenna feed line.
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