Hi Dave,
I think the "Band Stacking Register" definition came from the way Icom
implemented it on their 756PRO series of radio. This is taken from the
IC-756PROIII operating manual on page 24:
"The triple band stacking register provides 3 memories
in one band. 3 sets of a frequency and operating mode
on each band are automatically stored when used.
If a band key is pushed once, the frequency and operating
mode last used are called up. When the key is
pushed again, another stored frequency and operating
mode are called up.
This function is convenient when you operate 3 operating
modes on one band. For example, one register
is used for a CW frequency, another for an SSB frequency
and the other one for an RTTY frequency."
The 756PRO series of radio has 12 dedicated "Band Keys" which allows this
kind of user interface. To implement this on the K3 in hardware is simply
not possible. As I mentioned in a earlier post, it has been achieved using
PowerSDR & LP-PAN.
When not using PowerSDR I simply enter the 1st two digits of the band I want
to go to and press enter. Works for me.
Best 73,
Frank - W6NEK
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave Van Wallaghen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "'Don Rasmussen'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Cc: <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, May 30, 2008 5:35 AM
Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K3 Band changing...Devils Advocate...
Amen to that Don. As a non-contesting ham at this point, I've been
following
this conversation trying to understand the use of "stacking band
memories".
As I come from a programming background, I too thought the same way about
the "stack" model (FIFO) and have been racking my brain trying to figure
out
how this would be beneficial.
I simply attributed it to my "newness" and lack of understanding. But now
I
feel a little better knowing someone else has the same perspective.
Would someone who needs this capability, take a moment to explain its use
to
a neophyte? Right now, it seems intuitive to use as is, but then again, it
is all I know and I'm sure that in the heat of the battle there may be a
better way.
73,
Dave W8FGU
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