Well, the markers are very handy for measuring the difference between two signals on the display. I have also found them handy for marking the boundaries of a range of frequencies, like if a dx station is working 5 to 10 UP, I can mark the range with the markers and then look for the pileup in the range. Keeps me from wandering too far away and getting into other conversations.
And, of course, if you set marker A to a signal up the band, and press the knob on the P3, it will QSY to K3 to that frequency. Marker B does the same for VFO B or the SUB. As you get used to the P3, you'll find more and more uses for it. I feel absolutely blind without it now. ...bill nr4c. -----Original Message----- From: Ralph Parker [mailto:ve...@dccnet.com] Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2012 3:28 PM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] P3 cursors I'm still getting used to my new P3. The original P3 firmware had the baud rate bug, and when I changed to 01.16, all was well (K3 f/w 4.50). I then loaded K3 f/w 4.51 for better AGC - and here's the confusion: Under 4.50, I coulda' sworned that the P3 cursor for VFO B (violet) was only displayed when the SUB rcvr was on (good, avoids clutter), but now (4.51) it is displayed continuously. Am I mistaken? Have I pushed some hidden button?(it's possible) I do find it distracting. Incidentally, it seems that I prefer to leave the P3 in "fixed-tune" mode. In "tracking" mode, the VFO B cursor chases itself up and down the band. Unfortunately, I've given my borrowed KE7X book back to its rightful owner, so I have to ask you guys. (OK, OK, I'll get my own copy!) One other thing - what do you guys do with MKRA and MKRB? I can't seem to find a practical use for that feature. Ralph, VE7XF ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
