I always have the DX on VFO A on my K3 because this allows quick adjustment of receiving controls - NR NB Width Shift etc - not so straight forward if the DX is on B.
With VFO B wide open it's much easier - for me - to assess and move around in a pile up. Everyone has their method. This works for me with the purpose of spending as little time as possible in a pile up. There's no right nor wrong - just different. Ergonomically you might not have laid out something the same way but you'll likely get use to it fairly fast. "The only constant is change." 73 - Steve WB6RSE > > On May 25, 2019, at 1:27 PM, Don Wilhelm <[email protected]> wrote: > > Since any K4 has the subRX built in, I don't see the problem, although some > changes in operating habits may be in order. > > For working DX, tune to the DX station with VFO A - then put VFO A into VFO B > - Listen to the DX on the subRX. > > Then tune with VFO A for a suitable transmit frequency. Never a need to > touch the VFO B knob, and no need to turn on SPLIT - always transmit on VFO A > frequency. > > The only reason to touch the VFO B knob would be if and when the DX decides > to move his transmit frequency. > > For contests folks will likely use RIT/XIT more than VFO B (except when > scanning another band for multipliers), and for that type operation the K-Pod > would be a desirable addition for many reasons, including easy access to > Macros. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > On 5/25/2019 3:56 PM, Bill Steffey wrote: >> I rarely use RIT/XIT... and the B VFO frequently.... >> so after November I may HAVE to use the K-POD more than I have been. > ______________________________________________________________ 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
