Thanks Don and Ken. I don't know why, but I never thought of using split like that - and it makes perfect sense. I liked Michael's suggestion because I have done the same thing - I intuitively hit Auto-Spot after someone came back to me a little off freq and then panicked because I couldn't remember exactly where I started sometimes.
I've used RIT to manually tune in the other station, which isn't bad for me since my hearing and tuning is still pretty good, but I do like the Auto-Spot feature. Your suggestion still allows for that feature to work like a charm - and only three keystrokes! 73, Dave W8FGU Don Wilhelm wrote: > 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 > > ______________________________________________________________ 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
