Michael, Operating modes do differ, but -- I would never even think to using Auto-Spot after I called CQ or after I established a QSO simply because I know it would change my transmit frequency. In other words, I would not tap the SPOT button after a CQ, but I still use the CWT indicator visually. If I must tune to center the replying station in the CWT display, that is fine, one can use RIT, or as I prefer, drop into SPLIT operation - just tap A>B, then hold A>B to get into split and then I can tune the station with the VFO A knob without altering my transmit frequency. I don't see enough added utility in this to add another degree of complexity to the user interface.
73, Don W3FPR The Smiths wrote: > I would like to suggest an "upgrade" for the SPOT control function. As > you know, the SPOT function changes the Main VFO's frequency to "Beat > Frequency" a CW signal. This function is wonderful when used to tune > in a received signal within the CWT area. However, if after sending a > CQ, and having someone answer you, you hit the SPOT control, you once > again move your Main VFO off frequency. This risks the other party > answering your CQ from being able to find you once again. > My suggestion would be to allow for the SPOT button to function as a > RIT only control when the RIT button is engaged. If the RIT button is > NOT engaged, then the Main VFO would move as normal. OR if the XIT > button is engaged, then the SPOT function would also work as it does > currently. > Having the SPOT work as a RIT control when the RIT button is engaged, > would make it MUCH easier for a user (contester etc..) to send a CQ, > wait for an answer, then align the K3 to the answering parties BFO > frequency, without moving the Main VFO frequency. Thus, Making the RIT > knob a secondary tool for finding people too "off center" to capture > in the CWT area. > I would love to see some feedback on this new feature, and ask that it > gets implemented in the software if enough people agree with me. If > you don't understand, or need further explanation please let me know. > Michael Aretsky > N6MQL > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Windows Live™ Hotmail®…more than just e-mail. See how it works. > <http://windowslive.com/howitworks?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_t2_hm_justgotbetter_howitworks_012009> > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > ______________________________________________________________ > 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 > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.0.233 / Virus Database: 270.10.17/1933 - Release Date: 02/02/09 > 07:51:00 > > ______________________________________________________________ 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
