I like this idea also. But then we also would need some way of knowing when a message finishes. For example, under computer control, if I send a TX command to go into TX mode, then a command to start playing a message, the radio has to let me know somehow when the message is finished, so that I can send an RX command. This would allow some more flexibility than presently exists (for example I could have a repeat interval of 1.5 seconds instead of being restricted to whole seconds per the menu). 73, andy, ae6y ----- Original Message ----- From: "Giulio Pico - IW3HVB" <iw3...@gmail.com> To: <Elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Sent: Friday, February 06, 2009 2:46 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Firmware request
> I've noticed one possible issue using the KDVR3, wich I've installed > today. > The PTT is controlled directly by the radio, so basically when you go > for playback the radio goes on TX automatically. > This is a problem for us, cause on our VHF station we deal with an > external sequencer who manage to do the timings for relays, PA and the > mast mounted LNA. > We use a foot switch to drive the sequencer and the radio PTT is > controlled via the external PTT socket. > At the moment the radio doesn't even allow you to go playback if it is > already on TX. In any case, even if this was possible it would have > been a source for possible troubles, cause you have to rely on the > smartness of the operator who must remember to start the PTT sequence > well before pressing the playback button. > It would be better, in a case like this, to inibhit the playback button > to control the PTT. This should be an option in the config menu, as if > you are not using any external device, having the K3 going TX with a > single pressing of a button is quite cool. > These were my 2 Cents on the topic. > > 73 de Giulio IW3HVB > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > 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:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
