Maarten, There are two related but different configuration options for the situation you describe. The first option lets you use your CW paddles or key while the radio is in SSB mode. The newer option (so far in beta firmware only) adjusts the offset so that when you switch modes from SSB to CW, you do not have to retune the radio.
The first one is documented in the current Owner's Manual; it is called CW-in-SSB. Quoting from the K3 Firmware Release Notes for firmware version 1.87: "CW KEYING IN SSB MODES: While in SSB modes, you can now send CW without changing modes or using an offset. The other station will hear the signal at your CW pitch. This is especially useful on VHF bands when SSB signals can’t be copied. To enable this feature, go into CONFIG:CW WGHT and tap '1' until you see SSB +CW." You can also use this option for cross-mode QSOs. Interfaced logging software will record the QSO as an SSB QSO, since the radio is still in SSB mode. The second option was added in firmware beta release 3.19 and is not yet in the Owner's Manual. From the K3 Firmware Release Notes: "AUTOMATIC CW VFO OFFSET ON MODE CHANGE: Allows switching quickly between SSB and CW mode without either you or the other station having to re-tune the VFO (often done on 6 meters and transverter bands). First, locate CONFIG:CW WGHT and tap '5' on the keypad until you see "VFO OFS". From then on, when switching to CW mode from any other mode, the VFO will be offset by an amount equal to your sidetone pitch (as set using the PITCH switch in CW mode). If the sideband most recently used on this band is USB, the VFO will be shifted UP; if it was LSB, the VFO will be shifted DOWN. Note: If you make frequent use of this feature, you may want to use CW reverse on bands where you use USB, and CW normal on bands where you use LSB. This results in perfect pitch matching when listening to a CW signal and switching from SSB to CW." You must download and install beta release firmware 3.19 or newer to use this option; I believe it will be included in the next regular production release. 73, Rich VE3KI ______________________________________________________________ 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
