*Scott, NO.
I like to think I CAN operate a radio without IT telling me WHAT to do or what I have done...:-) It's a bit like some mic manufacturers telling you you can't have a locking PTT switch because you may forget it's on. Good grief, let us at least THINK we are in control of both the radio AND our faculties. 73's Gary * On 11 May 2012 08:12, Scott Manthe <[email protected]> wrote: > Maybe the Elecraft crew could offer an optional "squelch tail" sound > when the K3 PTT is released. This would have the dual effect of letting > the elderly and hearing impaired know when someone is done transmitting > while giving many newer ops a more comforting and familiar operating > experience by emulating the sound of a repeater unkeying... > > 73, > Scott, N9AA > > > On 5/10/12 4:02 PM, Richard Fjeld wrote: > > You have some excellent menu options in the K3, even a built-in 2-tone > generator for checking SSB. There is the SW Tone option to aid visually > impaired people, and others, know when something is turned on, or off, by > it's tones. Also, I understand there is Elecraft software that speaks from > a computer as controls are used. I think your f/w and s/w are excellent. > > > > Some of the hams I round-table with are up in the years, and struggle to > hear. I use a headset mike which makes no mechanical sound when I release > the remote PTT. They can't tell when I release it unless I say 'over'. I > optioned CW+SSB, but I often forget to tap the paddle when I'm done talking. > > > > Knowing I run a K3, I have been asked if it could be optioned to beep > when the PTT is released. > > > > For your consideration, and thanks. > > > > Richard Fjeld, NØCE > > [email protected] > > I'd rather be learning. > > > > > ______________________________________________________________ > 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 > -- Gary VK4FD - Motorhome Mobile Elecraft Equipment K3 #679, KPA-500 #018 Living the dream!!! ______________________________________________________________ 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
