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Oliver Grossmann

Feature Request: SPLIT on different bands

Hi elecraft team, hi list,

I'm thinking again on improvements for SO2V operation using a K3 with
sub RX.
In my opinion operating will be much smoother if TX on 2nd VFO is possible.

I do know it is technical not possible to transmit on the frequency of
the sub RX if it is on a different band. Due to the fact the sub RX is
as powerful as the main RX I do have an idea.

If split is disabled and both VFOs are on different band (normal
operation) VFOA frequency, mode, filter bw etc. are shown as usual.
If the operator enables split on different bands, swap RF paths like
pushing the A/B button but dont swap the displayed information on the
LCD, CAT information and left/right audio and enable the split icon on
the LCD.
Of course this aren't all points which need to be considered and with PC
control it is possible to operate like this, but it would be much more
robust against operator errors if radio and software setting are consistent.

Please give a short feedback if you are with my wish or if it is against
any operating strategy of elecraft.

Thanks Olli,
DH2WQ

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Don Wilhelm-4

Re: Feature Request: SPLIT on different bands

Olli,

I think something like that would add confusion to the user interface.
In other words, you have a unique situation that is only applicable if
split is on a different band, but the display will not reflect the
status of the normal RX and TX parameters when in split.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 1/16/2016 7:51 AM, Oliver Großmann wrote:

Doug Turnbull

Re: Feature Request: SPLIT on different bands

Hi All,
Yes, please be careful about feature upon feature making the menus a
nightmare. Thank God for a good manual and KE7X books to further keep us
straight. This is not really a radio one can operate without manuals.
Think of a ham who only has French and thankfully the K3 in not made in
Normandy or I would be in trouble. The Orion II for a while had a bad
reputation because of what some found overly complicated menus. The K3 has
a mass market in ham radio terms and this market helps to keep our favourite
radio company producing the best.

73 Doug EI2CN

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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Feature Request: SPLIT on different bands

Olli,

I think something like that would add confusion to the user interface.
In other words, you have a unique situation that is only applicable if
split is on a different band, but the display will not reflect the
status of the normal RX and TX parameters when in split.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 1/16/2016 7:51 AM, Oliver Großmann wrote:

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Oliver Dröse

Re: Feature Request: SPLIT on different bands

In reply to this post by Oliver Grossmann

Olli,

this is more confusion to "the normal guy" than just pressing A/B once,
do the QSO, and get back with another A/B button press. I do it all the
time when SO2V'ing on different bands, works like a charme. We should
take care not to over complicate things on an already very feature rich
radio Joe Average already has trouble with at times.

73 from another Olli - DH8BQA

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Am 16.01.2016 um 13:51 schrieb Oliver Großmann:

> Hi elecraft team, hi list,
>
> I'm thinking again on improvements for SO2V operation using a K3 with
> sub RX.
> In my opinion operating will be much smoother if TX on 2nd VFO is
> possible.
>
> I do know it is technical not possible to transmit on the frequency of
> the sub RX if it is on a different band. Due to the fact the sub RX is
> as powerful as the main RX I do have an idea.
>
> If split is disabled and both VFOs are on different band (normal
> operation) VFOA frequency, mode, filter bw etc. are shown as usual.
> If the operator enables split on different bands, swap RF paths like
> pushing the A/B button but dont swap the displayed information on the
> LCD, CAT information and left/right audio and enable the split icon on
> the LCD.
> Of course this aren't all points which need to be considered and with
> PC control it is possible to operate like this, but it would be much
> more robust against operator errors if radio and software setting are
> consistent.
>
> Please give a short feedback if you are with my wish or if it is
> against any operating strategy of elecraft.
>
> Thanks Olli,
> DH2WQ
>
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>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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