Re: [Elecraft] KX2 feature request

[John Harper]

I've set it to .5 - works great now for what I want. Thanks again,

John AE5X
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>You can change the KX2’s coarse tuning rate on a per-mode basis using the
VFO >CRS menu entry. In CW mode the default is 0.1 kHz, but you can set it
to >something higher. This would allow you to QSY much more quickly.
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Re: [Elecraft] KX2 feature request

[Wayne Burdick]

Hi John,

You can change the KX2’s coarse tuning rate on a per-mode basis using the VFO 
CRS menu entry. In CW mode the default is 0.1 kHz, but you can set it to 
something higher. This would allow you to QSY much more quickly.

Another trick: Whenever the OFS knob’s LEDs are both off (RIT and B), the 
control does coarse control of VFO A. Assuming RATE is set to 10 Hz, this means 
you can do fine tuning with VFO A and coarse tuning with OFS -- no switch taps 
needed. 

Wayne
N6KR



> On Feb 23, 2018, at 6:51 AM, John Harper  wrote:
> 
> With Bouvet off the horizon for the time being, I've begun to use my KX2 as
> more of a Main Rig lately and wonder if a feature could be considered in a
> future firmware release.
> 
> The RATE button currently toggles between two rates. Could a third rate be
> added that changes the step to kHz (as opposed to the current .1 or .01 kHz
> rate)? This would greatly simplify getting from one end of the CW sub-band
> to the other, as is sometimes the case if I'm near 14060 and then see a DX
> spot for a station on 14015 for example.
> 
> I know I can punch in the desired freq with the numerical buttons but I
> think a faster rate would be easier in actual operation.
> 
> Tnx/73,
> 
> John AE5X
> https://ae5x.blogspot.com
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Re: [Elecraft] KX2 feature request

[John Harper]

Thanks Don(s) - I had no idea the course value was configurable. That'll
teach me to RTM...
73 all


John AE5X
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On Fri, Feb 23, 2018 at 9:13 AM, Don Wilhelm  wrote:

> John,
>
> Check the left column on page 16 of the KX2 manual.  The OFS/B knob can be
> used for coarse tuning of VFO A to allow rapid frequency excursions of the
> band.  Also see VFO CRS in the menu.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
>
> On 2/23/2018 9:51 AM, John Harper wrote:
>
>>
>> The RATE button currently toggles between two rates. Could a third rate be
>> added that changes the step to kHz (as opposed to the current .1 or .01
>> kHz
>> rate)? This would greatly simplify getting from one end of the CW sub-band
>> to the other, as is sometimes the case if I'm near 14060 and then see a DX
>> spot for a station on 14015 for example.
>>
>
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Re: [Elecraft] KX2 feature request

[Don Butler]

John, another option for moving quickly around a band with the KX2 is to toggle 
the VFO knob to coarse tuning …. about a half turn of that little knob will 
cover 100 khz in a hurry ….. that’s what I do.The KX2 main VFO will always 
be “clunky” when compared to larger radios  … but I think that’s small price to 
pay when such a great radio is put into a very small package.

Don, N5LZ

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From: John Harper
Sent: Friday, February 23, 2018 7:56 AM
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Subject: [Elecraft] KX2 feature request

With Bouvet off the horizon for the time being, I've begun to use my KX2 as
more of a Main Rig lately and wonder if a feature could be considered in a
future firmware release.

The RATE button currently toggles between two rates. Could a third rate be
added that changes the step to kHz (as opposed to the current .1 or .01 kHz
rate)? This would greatly simplify getting from one end of the CW sub-band
to the other, as is sometimes the case if I'm near 14060 and then see a DX
spot for a station on 14015 for example.

I know I can punch in the desired freq with the numerical buttons but I
think a faster rate would be easier in actual operation.

Tnx/73,

John AE5X
https://ae5x.blogspot.com
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Re: [Elecraft] KX2 feature request

[Don Wilhelm]

John,

Check the left column on page 16 of the KX2 manual.  The OFS/B knob can 
be used for coarse tuning of VFO A to allow rapid frequency excursions 
of the band.  Also see VFO CRS in the menu.


73,
Don W3FPR

On 2/23/2018 9:51 AM, John Harper wrote:


The RATE button currently toggles between two rates. Could a third rate be
added that changes the step to kHz (as opposed to the current .1 or .01 kHz
rate)? This would greatly simplify getting from one end of the CW sub-band
to the other, as is sometimes the case if I'm near 14060 and then see a DX
spot for a station on 14015 for example.

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[Elecraft] KX2 feature request

[John Harper]

With Bouvet off the horizon for the time being, I've begun to use my KX2 as
more of a Main Rig lately and wonder if a feature could be considered in a
future firmware release.

The RATE button currently toggles between two rates. Could a third rate be
added that changes the step to kHz (as opposed to the current .1 or .01 kHz
rate)? This would greatly simplify getting from one end of the CW sub-band
to the other, as is sometimes the case if I'm near 14060 and then see a DX
spot for a station on 14015 for example.

I know I can punch in the desired freq with the numerical buttons but I
think a faster rate would be easier in actual operation.

Tnx/73,

John AE5X
https://ae5x.blogspot.com
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Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Feature request OFS / DISPlay

[Warren_vk3byd]

Hi Doug,
Yes you are correct the RATE button will change the tuning rate of the VFO A
knob, and the OFS mode will use the VFO B Knob to change the frequency of
VFO A at the VFO-CRS rate.

Whilst it does duplicate features it also allows the MAIN knob to be left at
a slow rate and OFS used for quick tuning. So no need to button press RATE
for quick QSY's just use the OFS mode.
This configuration I find to be natural and makes sense, less button pushing
just to two knobs to deal with.

Equally the DISPlay Mode is the great I generally leave it on Voltage or
Clock, but I if set the radio to use the OFS function the Display of Voltage
etc. disappears and is replaced by Frequency of VFO B

When using the Decode Text function the VFO B display is replaced by Decoded
(or Transmitted) Text, however the OFS still operates as a course Tune for
VFO A.
It was the option to have this functionality I was asking to be added as a
new feature, the ability to have Both the Course Tuning of VFO A via OFS and
the VFO B section of the Display being able to Display Voltage, or Clock,
etc, at the same time.

73,
Warren vk3byd


+++
Warren-
I believe that if you use the"rate" button to the left of the main tuning
knob, on the bottom row that it does this function.  At least, that was what
I was doing before I realized the OFS knob does the same thing.   I
still have not read the entire manual, nor do I understand all of the
functions, but at least on my KX2, that is what happens.  And when I learned
about the OFS knob (the cheat sheet floating around the email lists, is
great)  I wondered about the duplication of the feature.Both values
change the amount I place in the menu for VFO CRS.

Doug


+++
Using the OFS mode for Course tuning and the Main VFO knob for Fine tuning
is great but this is at the expense of the DISPlay function.

It would be great to leave the VFO B display set as DISPlay but still have
the option to Course tune via the VFO B Knob, rather than changing the
tuning rate of the Main VFO knob between course and fine when DISPlay is on.
This would be similar to how the TEXT DECODE mode works, and would allow the
operator to leave the DISPlay on Voltage, Clock or whatever they wanted and
still have course tuning.

Implementation could be via a new option in the Menu setup, 
VFO B display [VFO B or DISP] when in OFS Mode.
Or maybe When OFS On, Display [VFO B, Voltage, Time, Ah etc..]

73,
Warren vk3byd #479



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[Elecraft] KX2 Feature request OFS / DISPlay

[Doug Lane]

Warren-
I believe that if you use the"rate" button to the left of the main tuning
knob, on the bottom row that it does this function.  At least, that was
what I was doing before I realized the OFS knob does the same thing.   I
still have not read the entire manual, nor do I understand all of the
functions, but at least on my KX2, that is what happens.  And when I
learned about the OFS knob (the cheat sheet floating around the email
lists, is great)  I wondered about the duplication of the feature.Both
values change the amount I place in the menu for VFO CRS.

Doug
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[Elecraft] KX2 Feature request OFS / DISPlay

[Warren_vk3byd]

Using the OFS mode for Course tuning and the Main VFO knob for Fine tuning
is great but this is at the expense of the DISPlay function.

It would be great to leave the VFO B display set as DISPlay but still have
the option to Course tune via the VFO B Knob, rather than changing the
tuning rate of the Main VFO knob between course and fine when DISPlay is on.
This would be similar to how the TEXT DECODE mode works, and would allow the
operator to leave the DISPlay on Voltage, Clock or whatever they wanted and
still have course tuning.

Implementation could be via a new option in the Menu setup, VFO B display
[VFO B or DISP] when in OFS Mode.
Or maybe When OFS On, Display [VFO B, Voltage, Time, Ah etc..]

73,
Warren vk3byd #479
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