K3 - 60M channel storage and recall

[N2TK]

I programmed the five 60M channels into memories 00-04. So I have to use M>V, rotate VFO A to the channel I want, then hit M>V again.

Is there a simpler way to do this?
Tnx
N2TK, Tony

_______________________________________________
Elecraft mailing list
Post to: [hidden email]
You must be a subscriber to post to the list.
Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.):
 http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft   

Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm
Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com

[Dave, G4AON]

Tony

Channelised operation with the K3 is a mess, unlike most other
transceivers the K3 currently lacks ability to switch stored channels
(with instant receive) in the manner of a crystal controlled
transceiver. There is no simpler way other than to use a TS570 or TS480,
etc.

73 Dave, G4AON
K3/100 #80
------------------------------------------

I programmed the five 60M channels into memories 00-04. So I have to use
M>V, rotate VFO A to the channel I want, then hit M>V again.
Is there a simpler way to do this?
Tnx
N2TK, Tony

_______________________________________________
Elecraft mailing list
Post to: [hidden email]
You must be a subscriber to post to the list.
Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.):
 http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft   

Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm
Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com

[Julian, G4ILO]

Dave G4AON wrote

Tony

Channelised operation with the K3 is a mess, unlike most other
transceivers the K3 currently lacks ability to switch stored channels
(with instant receive) in the manner of a crystal controlled
transceiver. There is no simpler way other than to use a TS570 or TS480,
etc.

If you used my KComm software, you could make shortcuts for the channels. In fact, on the KComm web page, there is a set of shortcuts I made for the UK 60m channels, that you can download and import into the program.

[Jeff kb2m]

I picked up an LP-Pan adapter to use with my K3. The two work together
extremely well. The 60m freqs are programmed in and are a mouse click away,
as well as 3 band stacking registers per band.

73 Jeff kb2m

----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave G4AON" <[hidden email]>
To: <[hidden email]>
Sent: Friday, October 03, 2008 12:43 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - 60M channel storage and recall

> Tony
>
> Channelised operation with the K3 is a mess, unlike most other
> transceivers the K3 currently lacks ability to switch stored channels
> (with instant receive) in the manner of a crystal controlled transceiver.
> There is no simpler way other than to use a TS570 or TS480, etc.
>
> 73 Dave, G4AON
> K3/100 #80
> ------------------------------------------
>
> I programmed the five 60M channels into memories 00-04. So I have to use
> M>V, rotate VFO A to the channel I want, then hit M>V again.
> Is there a simpler way to do this?
> Tnx
> N2TK, Tony

_______________________________________________
Elecraft mailing list
Post to: [hidden email]
You must be a subscriber to post to the list.
Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.):
 http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft   

Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm
Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com

[wayne burdick]

> ...unlike most other transceivers the K3 currently lacks ability to
> switch stored channels (with instant receive) in the manner of a
> crystal controlled transceiver.

Julian, Dave, Tony:

I'm not sure I understand what you're asking for. The K3 lets you
designate any number of variable-length blocks of channelized frequency
memories, then use VFO A to instantly hop among them. You can also do
channel-hop scanning within one of these blocks.

For example, I have memories 61-65 set up as a channel block for the
five U.S. 60-m frequencies. From any band, I can simply recall one of
these memories, and the VFO becomes a "channel" control, just as if the
rig were crystal-controlled.

Similarly, I have a block set up for 2-m repeaters, etc.

Am I missing something?

If so, feel free to explain exactly how you'd like the K3 to function
in this regard. The present method is simple and easy to use, but I'm
open to other suggestions.

This is all described in the Owner's Manual (page 39). See "Channel
Hopping."

73,
Wayne
N6KR


---

http://www.elecraft.com

_______________________________________________
Elecraft mailing list
Post to: [hidden email]
You must be a subscriber to post to the list.
Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.):
 http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft   

Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm
Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com

[N2TK]

Hi Wayne,
Nope, you are not missing something. I was missing something.

Was given input to follow the directions on page 39 of the manual. I had
initially misunderstood the purpose of channel hopping. By adding the
asterisk in front of the description of the sequential channels programmed
for 60M my problem is solved. It now works fine for me on 60M.  

As I had suspected, cockpit error on my part.
Tnx for the support.

N2TK, Tony

-----Original Message-----
From: [hidden email]
[mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of wayne burdick
Sent: Saturday, October 04, 2008 12:25 AM
To: Elecraft Reflector
Subject: [Elecraft] re: K3 - 60M channel storage and recall

> ...unlike most other transceivers the K3 currently lacks ability to
> switch stored channels (with instant receive) in the manner of a
> crystal controlled transceiver.

Julian, Dave, Tony:

I'm not sure I understand what you're asking for. The K3 lets you
designate any number of variable-length blocks of channelized frequency
memories, then use VFO A to instantly hop among them. You can also do
channel-hop scanning within one of these blocks.

For example, I have memories 61-65 set up as a channel block for the
five U.S. 60-m frequencies. From any band, I can simply recall one of
these memories, and the VFO becomes a "channel" control, just as if the
rig were crystal-controlled.

Similarly, I have a block set up for 2-m repeaters, etc.

Am I missing something?

If so, feel free to explain exactly how you'd like the K3 to function
in this regard. The present method is simple and easy to use, but I'm
open to other suggestions.

This is all described in the Owner's Manual (page 39). See "Channel
Hopping."

73,
Wayne
N6KR


---

http://www.elecraft.com

_______________________________________________
Elecraft mailing list
Post to: [hidden email]
You must be a subscriber to post to the list.
Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.):
 http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft   

Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm
Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com

_______________________________________________
Elecraft mailing list
Post to: [hidden email]
You must be a subscriber to post to the list.
Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.):
 http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft   

Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm
Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com

[Dave, G4AON]

Wayne

I hope I am not asking too much, but the K3 is nothing like as easy to
use in "channelised" mode as many other transceivers are. A basic TS570
has a V/M switch, you are either in VFO mode or Memory mode. In memory
mode rotating the multi-function knob switches through memories,
receiving on each as you switch, even changing bands. It doesn't rely on
copying the contents to the VFO, prefixing them with a "*" or any other
"work arounds". The later TS480 works in the same manner.

Short of bringing out a MK2 version of the K3's front panel, I guess you
have painted yourself into a corner as there isn't a VFO/Mem switch on
the K3.

73 Dave, G4AON
===============================
Julian, Dave, Tony:

I'm not sure I understand what you're asking for. The K3 lets you
designate any number of variable-length blocks of channelized frequency
memories, then use VFO A to instantly hop among them. You can also do
channel-hop scanning within one of these blocks.

For example, I have memories 61-65 set up as a channel block for the
five U.S. 60-m frequencies. From any band, I can simply recall one of
these memories, and the VFO becomes a "channel" control, just as if the
rig were crystal-controlled.

Similarly, I have a block set up for 2-m repeaters, etc.

Am I missing something?
<SNIP>
Wayne
N6KR

_______________________________________________
Elecraft mailing list
Post to: [hidden email]
You must be a subscriber to post to the list.
Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.):
 http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft   

Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm
Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com

[k6te Wim]

Wayne,

here's perhaps an idea: the K3 should load the memory as soon as you hit M->V button, then
as you tune VFO-A it will load each memory number as you spin the VFO ...
This allows to receive on that memory as you spin it

- Wim

wayne burdick wrote

> ...unlike most other transceivers the K3 currently lacks ability to
> switch stored channels (with instant receive) in the manner of a
> crystal controlled transceiver.

Julian, Dave, Tony:

I'm not sure I understand what you're asking for. The K3 lets you
designate any number of variable-length blocks of channelized frequency
memories, then use VFO A to instantly hop among them. You can also do
channel-hop scanning within one of these blocks.

For example, I have memories 61-65 set up as a channel block for the
five U.S. 60-m frequencies. From any band, I can simply recall one of
these memories, and the VFO becomes a "channel" control, just as if the
rig were crystal-controlled.

Similarly, I have a block set up for 2-m repeaters, etc.

Am I missing something?

If so, feel free to explain exactly how you'd like the K3 to function
in this regard. The present method is simple and easy to use, but I'm
open to other suggestions.

This is all described in the Owner's Manual (page 39). See "Channel
Hopping."

73,
Wayne
N6KR


---

http://www.elecraft.com

_______________________________________________
Elecraft mailing list
Post to: [e-mail]
You must be a subscriber to post to the list.
Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.):
 http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft   

Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm
Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com

[wayne burdick]

Dave,

This could easily be handled with a programmable menu function, of
which you can have as many as 10 on the K3. That's why we put them
there: to customize the K3 for each user's needs.

When I get a chance to look into it, I'll get back to you for more
input.

73,
Wayne
N6KR

Dave G4AON wrote:

> Short of bringing out a MK2 version of the K3's front panel, I guess
> you have painted yourself into a corner as there isn't a VFO/Mem
> switch on the K3.
>

---

http://www.elecraft.com

_______________________________________________
Elecraft mailing list
Post to: [hidden email]
You must be a subscriber to post to the list.
Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.):
 http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft   

Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm
Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com

[Bob Serwy]

You may not like it, but I like this way much better than the Kendwood
method.  You cannot please everyone.


Bob Serwy - N9RS

-----Original Message-----
From: [hidden email]
[mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Dave G4AON
Sent: Saturday, October 04, 2008 1:10 PM
To: [hidden email]
Subject: [Elecraft] re: K3 - 60M channel storage and recall

Wayne

I hope I am not asking too much, but the K3 is nothing like as easy to use
in "channelised" mode as many other transceivers are. A basic TS570 has a
V/M switch, you are either in VFO mode or Memory mode. In memory mode
rotating the multi-function knob switches through memories, receiving on
each as you switch, even changing bands. It doesn't rely on copying the
contents to the VFO, prefixing them with a "*" or any other "work arounds".
The later TS480 works in the same manner.

Short of bringing out a MK2 version of the K3's front panel, I guess you
have painted yourself into a corner as there isn't a VFO/Mem switch on the
K3.

73 Dave, G4AON
===============================
Julian, Dave, Tony:

I'm not sure I understand what you're asking for. The K3 lets you designate
any number of variable-length blocks of channelized frequency memories, then
use VFO A to instantly hop among them. You can also do channel-hop scanning
within one of these blocks.

For example, I have memories 61-65 set up as a channel block for the five
U.S. 60-m frequencies. From any band, I can simply recall one of these
memories, and the VFO becomes a "channel" control, just as if the rig were
crystal-controlled.

Similarly, I have a block set up for 2-m repeaters, etc.

Am I missing something?
<SNIP>
Wayne
N6KR

_______________________________________________
Elecraft mailing list
Post to: [hidden email]
You must be a subscriber to post to the list.
Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.):
 http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft   

Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm
Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com



_______________________________________________
Elecraft mailing list
Post to: [hidden email]
You must be a subscriber to post to the list.
Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.):
 http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft   

Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm
Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com