I use both of these methods but in a slightly different way. Having come from Icom rigs, I mapped the order of the band memories 0-9 to the same layout that they use. I place the 60M memories in 10-14.
I have the 0-9 memories configured for band select, so I can retain the last frequency used on the band for easy access. In addition, I use the memories M1-M4, to divided up the bands into M1 for CW, M2 for PSK, M3 for SSB (extra segment), M4 for SSB (general segment or a net frequency). To make a big change in frequency or mode, I have several options: 1. Press M>V, then Press 0 - 9 to go directly to the last used frequency and mode on the desired band (I do this rarely) 2. Press M>V, Rotate the main VFO knob to select the band and *then press M1-M4 to select a new mode or spot on the band.* This second option improves the ergonomics, as opposed to either the sequence, "reach across the radio and select the band, reach back across the radio and press M>V, select from M1-M4 and press", or "Press M>V, remember which key from 0-9 takes you to the desired band and press it, followed by press M>V and then press M1-M4 for the desired mode and frequency range". By rotating the dial, you get to choose the task completion to be either "enter", or M>V, which leave you on the last frequency and mode for a given band, or M1-M4 which allows you to select a mode and frequency range while you are at it. I have switched completely to option 2, and rarely use the band switch. In the end, to accomplish a large change in frequency and mode it seems fastest to start with M>V followed by rotation or simply M1-M4. I no longer miss the band stacking registers. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Suggestion-Remember-Frequency-per-Band-Mode-tp7560928p7561348.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ______________________________________________________________ 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
