K3: overwriting memories? - Try this!

[DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL]

When I was first loading all the memories (I mean band switch), I too
hit the wrong sequence a few times and "messed up."

(See my suggestions:
http://mailman.qth.net/pipermail/elecraft/2008-March/084937.html )

But once they were loaded, I "found" an easy way to NOT overwrite what
I had entered.  Instead of READING what the buttons say and figuring
out what that means (apparently a stumbling block for me), I just
always go to the one in the top, right-hand corner first.  It's easy
to do...a "no brainer" - and I qualify!  Do things by rote...take the
"thought" out of the loop and you'll be fine.

Since then, I have NEVER accidentally overwritten an existing
(programmed) memory.  Top right-hand corner is a great location!

Try this simple approach.  It works for me!

de Doug KR2Q
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[Tony Fegan VE3QF]

    I went a step further and put a piece of white 1/4 inch masking tape
over the V>M key. Not pretty but it works for me. It is just enough to
catch your eye and of course when you really need it, it can still be
depressed. I do have an "advantage" in that with poor eyesight it is not
easy to read and mix up the keys!
    My band memories are set similar to yours Doug. I have my most used
frequency in VFO-A and my second most used frequency in VFO-B. I operate
mainly SSB but monitor the other modes. I have not used the band up/down
for 3 months.

73
    Tony Fegan VE3QF

DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL wrote:

> When I was first loading all the memories (I mean band switch), I too
> hit the wrong sequence a few times and "messed up."
>
> (See my suggestions:
> http://mailman.qth.net/pipermail/elecraft/2008-March/084937.html )
>
> But once they were loaded, I "found" an easy way to NOT overwrite what
> I had entered.  Instead of READING what the buttons say and figuring
> out what that means (apparently a stumbling block for me), I just
> always go to the one in the top, right-hand corner first.  It's easy
> to do...a "no brainer" - and I qualify!  Do things by rote...take the
> "thought" out of the loop and you'll be fine.
>
> Since then, I have NEVER accidentally overwritten an existing
> (programmed) memory.  Top right-hand corner is a great location!
>
> Try this simple approach.  It works for me!
>
> de Doug KR2Q
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[Don Wilhelm-4]

For those who are concerned about overwriting the quick memories, you
might try the solution that I just created for my K3.
I duplicated memories 00 thru 09 into memories 90 thru 99.  It is highly
unlikely that I will ever use use all 100 memories, or even the
remaining 80 after using those 20 for quick band access.
If I do overwrite one of the quick memories, it is an easy matter to
retrieve the corresponding 9x memory and then write it into the quick
memory location.

BTW - the way I arranged my 'band keypad' is as follows:
         80m       40m      30m
         20m       15m      10m
         17m       12m        6m
                      160m
That just suits my thinking and common band use - I like to think of the
3rd row as the 'WARC row' even though that is not exactly correct - it
helps me remember which is what.  I handle 60 meters with the 1x
memories.  I may have to re-think my arrangement after scanning and
channel hopping is fully functional, but for now, it works for me.

To further add to my convenience, I set the mode and frequency I use
most on any band in VFO A and the second most common usage in VFO B.  
After retrieving any given band, I can tap the A/B button if I want the
second frequency and mode in the 'stack' (I am interpreting the A/B
button as a 2 deep 'stack')

As an additional thought:
For those who also want additional 'band stacking' memories - don't
forget that each band (of the 20 possible K3 bands), there are 4 other
memories for each band that can be set - the M1 thru M4 memories - each
can contain both VFO A and VFO B settings along with their mode, filter,
etc settings.  They can be randomly accessed rather than popping off a
stack, and to my mind, that is a lot more convenient than most other
transceivers - these M1-M4 buttons in combination with a quick memory
for each band and the VFO A/B button give a total of 10 spots that can
be easily programmed on any one band - and the same can be done for all
20 of the K3 bands.  That is just about as flexible as I can imagine
anyone ever needing.

73,
Don W3FPR

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[KM5Q]

Like Tony, I also found it helpful to color my V>M button, but I did  
it in a different way. It looks good, and I and find it helpful.

I stained it red with permanent ink. I took a bit of cloth and wet it  
with alcohol. Onto that I applied some red ink with a Sharpie pen,  
then rubbed it onto the button. It still shows the label on the button  
very clearly - just makes a pink wash. I liked it, so I then applied  
red around the sides of the button where it shows deeper red. I  
consider it permanent, but it's my radio and I like it.

Windy KM5Q


Tony Fegan VE3QF
Fri, 30 May 2008 20:18:07 -0700

I went a step further and put a piece of white 1/4 inch masking tape  
over the V>M key. Not pretty but it works for me. It is just enough to  
catch your eye and of course when you really need it, it can still be  
depressed. I do have an "advantage" in that with poor eyesight it is  
not easy to read and mix up the keys! My band memories are set similar  
to yours Doug. I have my most usedfrequency in VFO-A and my second  
most used frequency in VFO-B. I operate mainly SSB but monitor the  
other modes. I have not used the band up/down for 3 months.
73
    Tony Fegan VE3QF
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