In Field day we have a few fiddle fingers.... (Um wonder what this does) etc,
by setting up a 3 digit user configured number within CONFIG OR MENU, set using
the keypad this would be just great.
I'm sure elecraft would consider it!!!
Protecting our valuable settings!
Ken..G0ORH k2, K3, p3.
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On 30 Aug 2010, at 11:26, Rick Prather <[email protected]> wrote:
> Good points.
>
> It seems to me that if you could just lock out the Menu/Config button the
> radio wouldn't be any more likely to be screwed up than others.
>
> Rick
> K6LE
>
> On 8/29/2010, at 10:07 , George A. Thornton wrote:
>
>> I see the k3's complexity as an issue with emergency communication. In
>> emergencies the K3 could be called on to deliver service with multiple
>> operators.
>>
>> The K3 has a rather complex menu and control system. It takes some
>> understanding and tweaking to get it to maximum effective performance.
>> Further, if someone inexperienced tampers with settings the K3 can be
>> rendered ineffective. You would not want that to happen in an
>> emergency.
>>
>> There could be a software solution. I imagine a multi operator lock
>> option. If the lock is engaged, the guest operator could be limited to
>> a set of basic and easily understood controls. Like AF or RF gain, nb on
>> or off, nr on or off, notch on or off. Maybe they would be allowed to
>> adjust filter width, perhaps not.
>>
>> I am aware that mic settings and power can be locked but I don't think
>> that is enough to protect the K3's effectiveness in multi op emergency
>> settings.
>>
>>
>
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