Forgot to mention that. Yes, there will be at least a simple text-dump host command.
Wayne ---- http://www.elecraft.com > On May 17, 2017, at 1:09 PM, Stephen Prior <[email protected]> wrote: > > Wayne, > > What a great idea! Do you think this log information could also be available > to download once the KX2/3 is back home and connected to a computer via the > relevant utility? > > 73 Stephen G4SJP > >> On 17 May 2017 at 21:03, Wayne Burdick [email protected] [KX3] >> <[email protected]> wrote: >> Logging of casual QSOs can be inconvenient when you're using the KX2 while >> hiking. You might be taking a break at a scenic overlook, using the rig like >> an HT, with one hand holding the rig and the other sending with the attached >> paddle. (This is in fact my favorite style of operation.) >> >> For times like these, we’re adding an automatic logging feature to the KX2. >> When MENU:LOGBOOK is set to ON, the KX2 will record the last 2048 characters >> of your outgoing CW, PSK31/63, or RTTY text. The only requirement is that >> you use the rig's internal keyer, with either an attached paddle or an >> external one. >> >> 2048 characters is enough for 50 to 100 contest-style QSOs, or about 5 to 10 >> casual, bare-bones QSOs. You can turn logging on/off easily by assigning the >> LOGBOOK menu entry to a programmable function (PF1-PF4). You might want to >> turn it on when starting a QSO, then turn it back off once you’ve sent the >> other station’s callsign, RST, etc. >> >> To view the logged text, there will be a LOG display mode, accessed using >> the DISP switch. While in this mode, VFO A can be used to scroll forwards >> and backwards through the text. This allows you to review contacts you’ve >> made, perhaps sometime in the future when you have time to update a paper or >> computer log. Text can be erased by holding CLR while in LOG display mode. >> Transmitting exits LOG display mode immediately. >> >> The logged text includes your band and mode changes (e.g. *14.0 CW*). Also, >> any time you're transmitting, a time stamp is generated once per minute. The >> time stamps don’t appear in the text itself. Instead, they're shown on VFO A >> as you scroll, e.g.: >> >> LOG 0030 >> >> The KXIO2 option module includes a real-time-clock. If a KXIO2 is installed, >> time stamps will reflect the actual 24-hour UTC time. Otherwise time stamps >> will reflect the relative time since the radio was turned on, which starts >> at 00:00. >> >> Of course there are limitations to this logging method. But as long as you >> send each station’s callsign at least once during a QSO, you’ll have a >> record of it, along with the band, mode, and time. You could log additional >> QSO information, if desired, by continuing to transmit; power should be >> turned down to zero in this case. >> >> This feature is likely to be available shortly after we get back from >> Dayton. We hope to add this to the KX3 as well, if there’s enough interest. >> >> 73, >> Wayne >> N6KR >> >> __._,_.___ >> Posted by: Wayne Burdick <[email protected]> >> Reply via web post • Reply to sender • Reply to group • >> Start a New Topic • Messages in this topic (1) >> >> Have you tried the highest rated email app? >> With 4.5 stars in iTunes, the Yahoo Mail app is the highest rated email app >> on the market. What are you waiting for? Now you can access all your inboxes >> (Gmail, Outlook, AOL and more) in one place. Never delete an email again >> with 1000GB of free cloud storage. >> >> VISIT YOUR GROUP New Members 18 >> • Privacy • Unsubscribe • Terms of Use >> . >> >> >> __,_._,___ > ______________________________________________________________ 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 Message delivered to [email protected]
