K3 VFO Tuning Rates

[Phil LaMarche-2]

Having owned an Icom 756 Pro 3, I loved that feature.  Just put the Ten Tec
rubber over the knob and it is much nicer to use.

Phil


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[mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Craig D. Smith
Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2009 4:57 PM
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 VFO Tuning Rates (alternative: via FREQ ENT)

<> The ballistic is much different, there <> is no learning curve and works
well, you don't even know its there <> unless you spin the dial fast.
<> It would be like a no hands rate button.   I for one vote for it.

I like it as well on my ICOM rig, and would be in favor of including it on
the K3.  I assume that it could be a firmware option so that those who are
bothered by the concept aren't by the reality.
In the meantime, I enjoy fast QSYs around each band by using the RIT knob
option.

73   Craig  AC0DS


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[Steven.Zabarnick]

On May 26, 2009 Wayne wrote:

-This is referred to as "ballistic" tuning. We experimented with it but
-rejected it when we did the K2 design. I haven't tried it on the K3
-yet, but I've added it to my list.
-
-73,
-Wayne
-N6KR

Back in Jan 2008 there was a discussion of this on the reflector, and on
Jan 17, 2008 Greg wrote:

-A ballistic type of tuning is already on the list.
-
-73
-Greg
-AB7R

Personally I vote yes on ballistic tuning, but I thought it was already on
the list.

Steve N9SZ
Dayton OH

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[Barry McWilliams]

I know you don't want to keep a thread going with a "me too", but I'd
like to enter my vote FOR ballistic tuning as implemented by ICOM.

Thanks, Barry K8LEF
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[Rob May-2]

I loved ballistic tuning on my Icoms, add me to the pro ballistic list.
Rob
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[Guy, K2AV]

The ballistic tuning methods I have experienced all suffered from jumpy
rates.  If the tuning rate increase was *a smooth proportional increase*
with the knob speed increase and the reverse, I think people would love it.
I would think setting 25 or 50 narrow bands of increase would feel
proportional.  Two, three, four is jumpy.

73, Guy.


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