I think MODE should be the foundation upon which the various "interconnected functions" are built.
I would like to see a mode-specific band switch scheme. For example, if you are in CW, switching bands will recall the frequency, filter settings, etc. which you last used in CW; further taps on the BAND buttons will take you through all your last used CW settings on the different bands. If you switch to AM it would recall the last used AM freqs (different from the CW settings), filter, RX eq, etc. Same for SSB, etc. This could also be the basis for sensible general coverage band switching as well. Some details would have to be worked out but a few simple "rules" would make this MODE-based scheme workable and convenient, I believe. What programming resources, memory, etc. it would require, I have no idea... But that's my suggestion. 73, Drew AF2Z On Sun, 29 Jun 2008 10:23:12 -0400, Don W3FPR wrote: >Ron, > >I like that! I set CW mode, and CW mode stays, etc. > >Covering just a few more related comments: >I usually can remember what I have set on or off over a short period, >but with all the combinations and 'magic' that are possible with the K3 >and other radios that make use of memories, I have to remember what I >have set into those memories, and because of that, I usually do not use >memories. > >Some asked for a radio that had knobs and buttons, others asked for a >radio that can do 'magic' in a contest situation, and we now have a >radio that can do both, but the UI is growing more complex. > >You are correct, the more function coupling there is to a single button >tap or press, the more difficult it is to learn to use the radio. IMHO, >I would rather press 2 buttons in sequence for a combined function than >to have the radio attempt to do it for me. > >Radios today are getting complex and that complexity shows through in >the User Interface - it has to be learned. I liken it to learning the >controls of a 747 (but I am just guessing, I have not examined the >controls of a 747). The 'decoupling' you suggest might bring it down to >the level of the controls on a common automobile which should be more >intuitive for the average operator. > >73, >Don W3FPR > >Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: >> Maybe I'm speaking a Ham "heresy", but I'd love to see the ability to >> disconnect all the interconnected functions on the K3. >> >> I'd love to see the K3 controls do ONE thing. That is, when I select >> MODE:CW, I'd like the radio to be in CW mode and not change if I switch VFOs >> or bands. If I select ANT1, the radio should remain on ANT1 no matter which >> band I choose, etc. >> >> I realize that the complex interconnected functions that have been evolved >> are invaluable to serious DX chasers and contesters. And to learn them, the >> scripts and tips sound like a great idea. >> >> But for myself, I'd rather not have the radio "second-guess" me using some >> complex logic that I'm obligated to learn in order to operate it ;-) >> >> Ron AC7AC >_______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
