K3 - A complete BAND SWITCHING scheme using 33 memories
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I tried using the quick memories 0-9 to store band data, modes,
filters, and other parameters (Douglas Zweibel's message of March 10). Then I thought about how most bands are split into CW and phone sub- bands that need separate mode and filter settings. So, I took it a step further. I offer this as a universal band management scheme. I assigned each CW and phone band to a separate memory number, starting with memory 10. These are selected by VFO A (with the help of text labels). I set VFO A to the bottom of the (CW or phone) sub-band, and VFO B to the top of that sub-band. That enables band scanning (Manual p. 37). And of course, I set modes and filters appropriately. I labeled each memory like this, starting with #10: 10. "160C" -- the 160m CW portion 11. "160S" -- the 160m (SSB) phone portion 12. " 80 C" 13. " 80 S" 14. " *60 1" -- on 60m, the last digit is the "channel number" (1-5) 15. " *60 2" The *asterisk sets up channel-hop scanning (Manual p.37) (not yet enabled in firmware) ... etc., ending with: 33. " 6 S" -- the 6m phone band Quick memories M1-M4 supplement these entries PER-BAND. For 20-10m, I set the DX beacon frequencies to M4. M1-M3 are open for quick entries, nets, etc. This set-up took me about an hour, but it's good learning practice! I now have instant reference to ALL my band boundaries, right on my K3 screen. So, how does it play? Tap M>V and the big knob becomes a super band switch (without detents). You want speed? Duplicate just your favorite bands onto any quick memories 0-9. Memories 10-33 remain, keeping ALL the bands stored for you. If (when) you tap V>M by mistake and override a quick memory (!) you can find it again, with all your settings, and transfer it back to the quick memory. 2. To hop bands with instant return to the same frequency, don't forget the original BAND switch! 56 non-quick memories remain available. I set one for CB (11m USA Citizen's Band) -- Why not? I can scan it to check for 10m skip. I can use others for SWL bands or favorite broadcast stations (one on VFO A and another on VFO B). Now I fully enjoy the navigation capability of the K3. Windy KM5Q Santa Fe, NM _______________________________________________ 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 |
Re: K3 - A complete BAND SWITCHING scheme using 33 memories
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It would be really sweet if the K3 Utility program had a way to set up
memories on the computer and download them to the K3. k4ia "Buck" K3 #101 Fredericksburg, VA **************Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001) _______________________________________________ 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 |
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That is a wonderful concept. Doesn't the Pegasus/Jupiter and Flex have such
a feature? Steve Ellington [hidden email] ----- Original Message ----- From: <[hidden email]> To: <[hidden email]>; <[hidden email]> Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2008 12:07 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - A complete BAND SWITCHING scheme using 33 memories > It would be really sweet if the K3 Utility program had a way to set up > memories on the computer and download them to the K3. > > > k4ia > "Buck" K3 #101 > Fredericksburg, VA > > > > > **************Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on > family > favorites at AOL Food. > (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001) > _______________________________________________ > 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 > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG. > Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.15/1426 - Release Date: > 5/10/2008 11:12 AM > > _______________________________________________ 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 |
Re: K3 - A complete BAND SWITCHING scheme using 33 memories
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Don't know, but I do know the Kenwood TS-2000 does. Very handy. (Too bad it's
such a crappy radio in strong-signal environments!) Bill W5WVO n4lq wrote: > That is a wonderful concept. Doesn't the Pegasus/Jupiter and Flex > have such a feature? > > Steve Ellington > [hidden email] > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <[hidden email]> > To: <[hidden email]>; <[hidden email]> > Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2008 12:07 PM > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - A complete BAND SWITCHING scheme using 33 > memories > > >> It would be really sweet if the K3 Utility program had a way to set >> up memories on the computer and download them to the K3. >> >> >> k4ia >> "Buck" K3 #101 >> Fredericksburg, VA >> >> >> >> >> **************Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on >> family >> favorites at AOL Food. >> (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001) >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 >> >> >> -- >> No virus found in this incoming message. >> Checked by AVG. >> Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.15/1426 - Release Date: >> 5/10/2008 11:12 AM >> >> > > _______________________________________________ > 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 |
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Back to the subject -- I've received 6 thank-you notes so far for the
band switching scheme I described. I relay the thanks to Douglas, Rick and others who initiated this. I welcome feedback or suggestions from users, on or off-list. I may then write a revised "how-to" document. When the K3 Utility (or other system) provides computer download to the radio's memories, we'll have a fine management tool. Meanwhile, just use the radio's entry system. You'll get good at it. It's really only 23 memories. My mistake -- it's #10-33 (plus optional duplication onto the quick buttons). Enjoy! Windy KM5Q _______________________________________________ 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 |
Re: K3 - A complete BAND SWITCHING scheme using 33 memories
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Steve,
If something like that is offered as a feature, then it is likely fixed in place. Consider that Elecraft has offered the capability to do the same thing, and you can set it up the way YOU want instead of having to live with what the manufacturer thought you might like. 73, Don W3FPR n4lq wrote: > That is a wonderful concept. Doesn't the Pegasus/Jupiter and Flex have > such a feature? > _______________________________________________ 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 |
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Don
I was thinking of an application similar to Kenwood's ARCP-480 as part of the K3 Utility. ARCP-480 provides PC access to all menu settings in the TS-480, allowing such things as custom filter configuration and memory entry. Once you have it configured on your screen, you just dump it into the 480 and your're done. Steve Ellington [hidden email] ----- Original Message ----- From: "Don Wilhelm" <[hidden email]> To: "n4lq" <[hidden email]> Cc: <[hidden email]> Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2008 2:26 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - A complete BAND SWITCHING scheme using 33 memories > Steve, > > If something like that is offered as a feature, then it is likely fixed > in place. > > Consider that Elecraft has offered the capability to do the same thing, > and you can set it up the way YOU want instead of having to live with > what the manufacturer thought you might like. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > n4lq wrote: >> That is a wonderful concept. Doesn't the Pegasus/Jupiter and Flex have >> such a feature? >> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 8.0.100 / Virus Database: 269.23.15/1426 - Release Date: 5/10/2008 11:12 AM _______________________________________________ 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 |
RE: K3 - A complete BAND SWITCHING scheme using 33 memories
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> I was thinking of an application similar to Kenwood's > ARCP-480 as part of the K3 Utility. ARCP-480 provides > PC access to all menu settings in the TS-480, allowing > such things as custom filter configuration and memory > entry. Gee ... if the programming interface were changed to have the ID command return "020" instead of "017" it might be possible to use ARCP-480 with the K3 <G>. I don't know if ACRCP requires the "AS" command (missing in K3). 73, ... Joe, W4TV > -----Original Message----- > From: [hidden email] > [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of n4lq > Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2008 4:33 PM > To: [hidden email] > Cc: [hidden email] > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - A complete BAND SWITCHING scheme > using 33 memories > > > Don > I was thinking of an application similar to Kenwood's > ARCP-480 as part of > the K3 Utility. ARCP-480 provides PC access to all menu > settings in the > TS-480, allowing such things as custom filter configuration > and memory > entry. Once you have it configured on your screen, you just > dump it into the > 480 and your're done. > > Steve Ellington > [hidden email] > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Don Wilhelm" <[hidden email]> > To: "n4lq" <[hidden email]> > Cc: <[hidden email]> > Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2008 2:26 PM > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - A complete BAND SWITCHING scheme > using 33 > memories > > > > Steve, > > > > If something like that is offered as a feature, then it is likely > > fixed in place. > > > > Consider that Elecraft has offered the capability to do the same > > thing, and you can set it up the way YOU want instead of having to > > live with what the manufacturer thought you might like. > > > > 73, > > Don W3FPR > > > > n4lq wrote: > >> That is a wonderful concept. Doesn't the Pegasus/Jupiter and Flex > >> have such a feature? > >> > > > -------------------------------------------------------------- > ------------------ > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG. > Version: 8.0.100 / Virus Database: 269.23.15/1426 - Release > Date: 5/10/2008 > 11:12 AM > > _______________________________________________ > 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 > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG. > Version: 8.0.100 / Virus Database: 269.23.15/1426 - Release > Date: 5/10/2008 11:12 AM > _______________________________________________ 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 |
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Dunno Joe but I just tried ARCP and it won't talk to the K3.
Steve Ellington [hidden email] ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joe Subich, W4TV" <[hidden email]> To: "'n4lq'" <[hidden email]> Cc: <[hidden email]> Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2008 5:34 PM Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K3 - A complete BAND SWITCHING scheme using 33 memories > >> I was thinking of an application similar to Kenwood's >> ARCP-480 as part of the K3 Utility. ARCP-480 provides >> PC access to all menu settings in the TS-480, allowing >> such things as custom filter configuration and memory >> entry. > > Gee ... if the programming interface were changed to have > the ID command return "020" instead of "017" it might be > possible to use ARCP-480 with the K3 <G>. I don't know > if ACRCP requires the "AS" command (missing in K3). > > 73, > > ... Joe, W4TV > > > >> -----Original Message----- >> From: [hidden email] >> [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of n4lq >> Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2008 4:33 PM >> To: [hidden email] >> Cc: [hidden email] >> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - A complete BAND SWITCHING scheme >> using 33 memories >> >> >> Don >> I was thinking of an application similar to Kenwood's >> ARCP-480 as part of >> the K3 Utility. ARCP-480 provides PC access to all menu >> settings in the >> TS-480, allowing such things as custom filter configuration >> and memory >> entry. Once you have it configured on your screen, you just >> dump it into the >> 480 and your're done. >> >> Steve Ellington >> [hidden email] >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Don Wilhelm" <[hidden email]> >> To: "n4lq" <[hidden email]> >> Cc: <[hidden email]> >> Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2008 2:26 PM >> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - A complete BAND SWITCHING scheme >> using 33 >> memories >> >> >> > Steve, >> > >> > If something like that is offered as a feature, then it is likely >> > fixed in place. >> > >> > Consider that Elecraft has offered the capability to do the same >> > thing, and you can set it up the way YOU want instead of having to >> > live with what the manufacturer thought you might like. >> > >> > 73, >> > Don W3FPR >> > >> > n4lq wrote: >> >> That is a wonderful concept. Doesn't the Pegasus/Jupiter and Flex >> >> have such a feature? >> >> >> >> >> -------------------------------------------------------------- >> ------------------ >> >> >> >> No virus found in this incoming message. >> Checked by AVG. >> Version: 8.0.100 / Virus Database: 269.23.15/1426 - Release >> Date: 5/10/2008 >> 11:12 AM >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 >> No virus found in this incoming message. >> Checked by AVG. >> Version: 8.0.100 / Virus Database: 269.23.15/1426 - Release >> Date: 5/10/2008 11:12 AM >> > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 8.0.100 / Virus Database: 269.23.15/1426 - Release Date: 5/10/2008 11:12 AM _______________________________________________ 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 |
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