K3 needs survey -- firmware and application software

[wayne burdick]

Added to my list of things to check.

tnx
Wayne
N6KR

On Dec 30, 2009, at 2:18 PM, Duncan Carter wrote:

> I've found the same problem and this problem seems to be of recent  
> origin.
>
> Dunc, W5DC
>
> Joe Planisky wrote:
>> Hi Wayne,
>>
>> One more item for your list.  I just ran into an "ERR PTT"  
>> situation  and discovered that you can't turn the rig off while ERR  
>> PTT is  showing.  I.e. it doesn't respond to pressing the POWER  
>> button.  I  understand the need to disable most all functionality  
>> until the ERR  PTT is cleared, but disabling the ability to turn  
>> the rig off seems a  step too far.
>>
>> 73
>> --
>> Joe KB8AP
>>
>> On Dec 23, 2009, at 10:02 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote:
>>
>>
>>> As we head into 2010, we'd like to refresh the master firmware list
>>> based on your input.
>>>
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[Mario Lorenz]

Hi Wayne,

Am 23. Dec 2009, um 10:02:02 schrieb Wayne Burdick:

> As we head into 2010, we'd like to refresh the master firmware list  
> based on your input. Items already on the list have priority, of  
> course, but this is a great opportunity to let us know what else is  
> missing or could be improved. Our goal is to make the K3 as easy to  
> use as possible, while providing the advanced features you need for  
> specific operating situations.

Being the 31th I hope I am not too late with my wishlist :)
Some of them I have already voiced here in the past.

- Pressing the CW hand key without PTT active triggers  external
Amp keyout line. It has been claimed people want it that way, but
no other radio I know does that and I havent seen a rationale
for this...


- Modifying settings while transmitting

- power control: 0 to 100 in one turn..

- The Power Lock feature is useful, but sometimes too inflexible.
In a contest/Fieldday setting, I would like to set limits. I dont
mind the operator using the power control, he might to if he has
to qsy and re-tune the amp, but I'd like configurable limits
as in "dont allow more than XX Watts out" (because more would overdrive
the amp/violate contest rules). A software-only setup with some computer
commands would suffice, these limits dont need to be permanent.

- A watchdog function for computer-enabled PTT (serial command or rts/cts)
that disables PTT after <configurable> seconds of inactivity, activity being
defined as any serial command (including polling) or change of the key line
(CW). This is meant as a safety feature for remote control, where the
computer might crash.

- "Dynamic" VFO fine/coarse tuning. I like having the tuning set to medium,
or even fine. To tune several 10 kHz away, I would either have to move
my hands once (to the other vfo knob), or twice ( switch to coarse,
tune, switch back to fine) or turn the wheel rapidly. I wonder if
the K3 could not detect me turning the vfo wheel continuously, and thus
learn I could never ever be fine-tuning, and increase the tuning rate
dynamically. Thats how other radios behave...


- The long-promised service manual, as my K3 is now out of warranty.

- At least, a current set of schematics, as promised for early december,
including eg. the DSP board changes
 
> We're also planning a renewed effort to assist application software  
> developers. If your ideas for improvements involve changes to both K3  
> firmware and a favorite application, we'll pass it along to the  
> developers and work with them closely.

- Integration of the CW keyer with Win-Test

Hardware:

An KIO replacement board that has a direct computer connection via
USB, with built in sound card function, built in CAT com port
function etc. so that there is only one cable to the PC.
(a variant of this could go into my K2 as well)

Now, 73s, and happy new year,

Mario
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[M0XDF]

I'd still like to see Ultimatic as well as Iambic please.
HNY
73 de M0XDF, K3 #174
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[P.B. Christensen]

> An KIO replacement board that has a direct computer connection via
> USB, with built in sound card function, built in CAT com port
> function etc. so that there is only one cable to the PC.

A very well-thought list and I'll second Mario's input, particularly a
USB-based KIO board as a universal upgrade, or even a premium option.

73 & HNY to all...

Paul, W9AC

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[-.-. --.-N3TU -.-. --.-]

Can you make the FM sound sweet? The FM sounds like you're listening to an HT. It doesn't sound as rich as the other modes. Maybe giving the FM a deeper sound. Maybe that's what I mean. I've heard VHF radios and the FM sounds deeper/more base than the K3 unless I don't have something set right on here.

How about taking the frequency above 30 mhz.

One thing I wish was a stand alone button that could be labeled QRP. I'm always tuning up on 5 watts.

If you are going to put two meters into the radio, offer a 100 watt option.

[Brett Howard]

You can set the radio to tune on 5 watts automatically.  You can go to
the TUN PWR menu in CONFIG and rather than NOR set it to 5 watts.  Then
whenever you enter the tune mode it will put out 5 watts.  Then when you
are done tuning you'll still be set at whatever power you were before.

~Brett (KC7OTG)

On Mon, 2010-02-22 at 23:01 -0800, -.-. --.-N3TU -.-. --.- wrote:

> Can you make the FM sound sweet? The FM sounds like you're listening to an
> HT. It doesn't sound as rich as the other modes. Maybe giving the FM a
> deeper sound. Maybe that's what I mean. I've heard VHF radios and the FM
> sounds deeper/more base than the K3 unless I don't have something set right
> on here.
>
> How about taking the frequency above 30 mhz.
>
> One thing I wish was a stand alone button that could be labeled QRP. I'm
> always tuning up on 5 watts.
>
> If you are going to put two meters into the radio, offer a 100 watt option.

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[Greg - AB7R]

One thing I wish was a stand alone button that could be labeled QRP. I'm
always tuning up on 5 watts.


VERY simple macro will do this.  Try assigning PC005; to one of your macro buttons.  I
do this already but with using DXLabs...they have programable macro buttons available as
well.  But you can do it directly to the K3 too.


-------------------------
73,
Greg - AB7R
Whidbey Island WA
NA-065


On Mon Feb 22 23:01 , "-.-.  --.-N3TU -.-.  --.-"  sent:

>
>Can you make the FM sound sweet? The FM sounds like you're listening to an
>HT. It doesn't sound as rich as the other modes. Maybe giving the FM a
>deeper sound. Maybe that's what I mean. I've heard VHF radios and the FM
>sounds deeper/more base than the K3 unless I don't have something set right
>on here.
>
>How about taking the frequency above 30 mhz.
>
>One thing I wish was a stand alone button that could be labeled QRP. I'm
>always tuning up on 5 watts.
>
>If you are going to put two meters into the radio, offer a 100 watt option.
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