So, what the K3 really needs then is a contest oriented application on a computer. Maybe something rich like PowerSDR but works with the K3 in a manner where contesting features (logging and contest log management) along with sophisticated macro control from a visual controls perspective.
Indeed, now that I think about it, this would be a great application if it were designed to be configurable per each contester. Arrangements of controls on the screen, sophisticated macro control via custom U/I, and other nifty features. Thus, instead of sitting in front of the K3 with its small format presentation and the overload commands on the buttons, the computer would be much more useful if all K3 functions were available. Of course, it should be written on a Mac, or maybe an iPad. 73, phil, K7PEH On Nov 22, 2011, at 7:38 AM, Tom W8JI wrote: >> Maybe I am missing something but won't <A/B> <preamp/att on/off> <A/B> >> work? >> This should have no side effects at all. I don't have the subreceiver but >> often use split and I do any changes to the B side this way. BSET is >> another >> button I never use. > > > Because: > > 1.) the operator is busy making two or three QSO's per minute, barely > keeping up with logging keystrokes > > 2.) unfamiliar with the radio already, and the buttons are close together > and serve multiple functions > > 3.) has to remember what to do while distracted by a dozen other things > > 4.) will get totally hosed if something goes wrong by a mistake > > It is competition use under pressure where the operator barely keeps up, > which is different from other use. > > I understand the goals of this are entirely different than a small front > panel and people having time to think about what to do, and mistakes are not > devastating. > > I don't think there is a solution here for now, because I think the problem > is too specific to contesting with diversity on multiple receiving antennas. > > Thanks for all the responses. I'm fully satisfied and appreciate all the > input. > > 73 Tom > > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[email protected] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
