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John Harper

K4: savable profiles?

Will the K4 have the ability to save (and then select from) various
“profiles” so that a user can go from, say, 20m 100-watt CW to 80m 10-watt
FT8 with all the saved settings (power, mode, bandwidth, audio in/out
levels) taking effect simply by selecting the chosen profile?

Tnx/73,

John AE5X
https://ae5x.blogspot.com
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Doug Turnbull

Re: K4: savable profiles?

Dear OMs and YLs,
Even if this could be done in the K4 Utility it would be useful. This
facility might even be better in the Utility if this helped to keep the
radio user friendly. Boy, this list goes on and on but it is good just the
same. We are all writing our letters to Santa.

73 Doug EI2CN

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Subject: [Elecraft] K4: savable profiles?

Will the K4 have the ability to save (and then select from) various
"profiles" so that a user can go from, say, 20m 100-watt CW to 80m 10-watt
FT8 with all the saved settings (power, mode, bandwidth, audio in/out
levels) taking effect simply by selecting the chosen profile?

Tnx/73,

John AE5X
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Nr4c

Re: K4: savable profiles?

This would be a nice feature, but, I would rather have the ability to save mic settings like which port, gain, compression, bias and free response settings. At least three or four (or more) mic profiles would be mice.

Sent from my iPhone
...nr4c. bill

> On Nov 27, 2019, at 12:57 PM, Doug Turnbull <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> Dear OMs and YLs,
> Even if this could be done in the K4 Utility it would be useful. This
> facility might even be better in the Utility if this helped to keep the
> radio user friendly. Boy, this list goes on and on but it is good just the
> same. We are all writing our letters to Santa.
>
> 73 Doug EI2CN
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [hidden email]
> [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of John Harper
> Sent: 27 November 2019 17:27
> To: Elecraft list
> Subject: [Elecraft] K4: savable profiles?
>
> Will the K4 have the ability to save (and then select from) various
> "profiles" so that a user can go from, say, 20m 100-watt CW to 80m 10-watt
> FT8 with all the saved settings (power, mode, bandwidth, audio in/out
> levels) taking effect simply by selecting the chosen profile?
>
>
>
> Tnx/73,
>
>
> John AE5X
> https://ae5x.blogspot.com
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Stephen Shearer

Re: K4: savable profiles?

Yes, that would be nice...

What I want to see (for ALL) utilities is the ability to load into Linux
without having to compile the utility (I understand .deb files)
Many Linux users are NOT geeks. I just wanted to get away from W10...
OR have good directions on how to load into the most popular
distributions like Mint.
xsjt-x loads very easily; .deb files load even on a Raspberry Pi -
Elecraft could too.

I like the KX3/PX3/amp utility but the K3s/K4 "machine" is more
sophisticated and NEEDS a more advanced utility, being able to save
"setup" init files.
It would be a nice addition for the KX line too.

73, steve WB3LGC

On 11/27/19 2:47 PM, Nr4c wrote:

> This would be a nice feature, but, I would rather have the ability to save mic settings like which port, gain, compression, bias and free response settings. At least three or four (or more) mic profiles would be mice.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
> ...nr4c. bill
>
>
>> On Nov 27, 2019, at 12:57 PM, Doug Turnbull <[hidden email]> wrote:
>>
>> Dear OMs and YLs,
>> Even if this could be done in the K4 Utility it would be useful. This
>> facility might even be better in the Utility if this helped to keep the
>> radio user friendly. Boy, this list goes on and on but it is good just the
>> same. We are all writing our letters to Santa.
>>
>> 73 Doug EI2CN
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: [hidden email]
>> [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of John Harper
>> Sent: 27 November 2019 17:27
>> To: Elecraft list
>> Subject: [Elecraft] K4: savable profiles?
>>
>> Will the K4 have the ability to save (and then select from) various
>> "profiles" so that a user can go from, say, 20m 100-watt CW to 80m 10-watt
>> FT8 with all the saved settings (power, mode, bandwidth, audio in/out
>> levels) taking effect simply by selecting the chosen profile?
>>
>>
>>
>> Tnx/73,
>>
>>
>> John AE5X
>> https://ae5x.blogspot.com
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wayne burdick

Re: K4: savable profiles?

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One nice thing about the K4 is its essentially unlimited room for software program/data expansion. It will be able to save full operating profiles, mic settings, and whatever else users agree would be helpful in the future. This is one reason for the front-panel USB jack.

Wayne
N6KR

> On Nov 27, 2019, at 11:47 AM, Nr4c <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> This would be a nice feature, but, I would rather have the ability to save mic settings like which port, gain, compression, bias and free response settings. At least three or four (or more) mic profiles would be mice.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
> ...nr4c. bill
>
>
>> On Nov 27, 2019, at 12:57 PM, Doug Turnbull <[hidden email]> wrote:
>>
>> Dear OMs and YLs,
>> Even if this could be done in the K4 Utility it would be useful. This
>> facility might even be better in the Utility if this helped to keep the
>> radio user friendly. Boy, this list goes on and on but it is good just the
>> same. We are all writing our letters to Santa.
>>
>> 73 Doug EI2CN
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: [hidden email]
>> [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of John Harper
>> Sent: 27 November 2019 17:27
>> To: Elecraft list
>> Subject: [Elecraft] K4: savable profiles?
>>
>> Will the K4 have the ability to save (and then select from) various
>> "profiles" so that a user can go from, say, 20m 100-watt CW to 80m 10-watt
>> FT8 with all the saved settings (power, mode, bandwidth, audio in/out
>> levels) taking effect simply by selecting the chosen profile?
>>
>>
>>
>> Tnx/73,
>>
>>
>> John AE5X

wayne burdick

Re: K4: savable profiles?

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In reply to this post by Stephen Shearer

No K4 user will ever have to use -- or even see -- a Linux command. The embedded computer is there to make things simpler, and the operating system will not be something you need to be conscious of. That includes software updates.

Any internal "apps" (advanced software functions) will be 100% vetted by Elecraft and a team of intrepid pre-testers before it appears in a software update package. You'll know you have a new function available when it appears on a switch selection or in the menu; you won't have to explicitly install it.

Think of the K4 as a Hybrid SDR for Non-Nerds (tm). You can stay focused on exploring the bands, working DX, and experimenting with new modes.

73,
Wayne
N6KR

> On Nov 27, 2019, at 12:38 PM, stephen shearer <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> Yes, that would be nice...
>
> What I want to see (for ALL) utilities is the ability to load into Linux without having to compile the utility (I understand .deb files)
> Many Linux users are NOT geeks. I just wanted to get away from W10...
> OR have good directions on how to load into the most popular distributions like Mint.
> xsjt-x loads very easily; .deb files load even on a Raspberry Pi - Elecraft could too.
>
> I like the KX3/PX3/amp utility but the K3s/K4 "machine" is more sophisticated and NEEDS a more advanced utility, being able to save "setup" init files.
> It would be a nice addition for the KX line too.
>
> 73, steve WB3LGC
>
> On 11/27/19 2:47 PM, Nr4c wrote:
>> This would be a nice feature, but, I would rather have the ability to save mic settings like which port, gain, compression, bias and free response settings. At least three or four (or more) mic profiles would be mice.
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> ...nr4c. bill
>>
>>
>>> On Nov 27, 2019, at 12:57 PM, Doug Turnbull <[hidden email]> wrote:
>>>
>>> Dear OMs and YLs,
>>> Even if this could be done in the K4 Utility it would be useful. This
>>> facility might even be better in the Utility if this helped to keep the
>>> radio user friendly. Boy, this list goes on and on but it is good just the
>>> same. We are all writing our letters to Santa.
>>>
>>> 73 Doug EI2CN
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: [hidden email]
>>> [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of John Harper
>>> Sent: 27 November 2019 17:27
>>> To: Elecraft list
>>> Subject: [Elecraft] K4: savable profiles?
>>>
>>> Will the K4 have the ability to save (and then select from) various
>>> "profiles" so that a user can go from, say, 20m 100-watt CW to 80m 10-watt
>>> FT8 with all the saved settings (power, mode, bandwidth, audio in/out
>>> levels) taking effect simply by selecting the chosen profile?
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Tnx/73,
>>>
>>>
>>> John AE5X
>>> https://ae5x.blogspot.com
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Stephen Shearer

Re: K4: savable profiles?

Wayne, HAVE a great Thanksgiving...

I wasn't "knocking" the K4 (I have one on order)...

I would like to see my KX3/PX3 etc. utilities for my laptop (Linux Mint)
easier to load.
But, I do need to sit down and figure out how to load them as it is more
than a double-click.
I may not have been clear.
I am tired of W10...

I do like the idea of initialization files for different usage (contest,
DX, casual), if different.
One click to re-set all the settings, although I always just set the KX3
and operated...
Although, it would be nice to be able to save all the settings (mike,
AF, Power, etc) for my FT8 stuff and a different set of settings for SSB...
"Although" pen-paper works, too.

73, steve WB3LGC

On 11/27/19 7:06 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote:

> No K4 user will ever have to use -- or even see -- a Linux command. The embedded computer is there to make things simpler, and the operating system will not be something you need to be conscious of. That includes software updates.
>
> Any internal "apps" (advanced software functions) will be 100% vetted by Elecraft and a team of intrepid pre-testers before it appears in a software update package. You'll know you have a new function available when it appears on a switch selection or in the menu; you won't have to explicitly install it.
>
> Think of the K4 as a Hybrid SDR for Non-Nerds (tm). You can stay focused on exploring the bands, working DX, and experimenting with new modes.
>
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
>
>
>
>> On Nov 27, 2019, at 12:38 PM, stephen shearer <[hidden email]> wrote:
>>
>> Yes, that would be nice...
>>
>> What I want to see (for ALL) utilities is the ability to load into Linux without having to compile the utility (I understand .deb files)
>> Many Linux users are NOT geeks. I just wanted to get away from W10...
>> OR have good directions on how to load into the most popular distributions like Mint.
>> xsjt-x loads very easily; .deb files load even on a Raspberry Pi - Elecraft could too.
>>
>> I like the KX3/PX3/amp utility but the K3s/K4 "machine" is more sophisticated and NEEDS a more advanced utility, being able to save "setup" init files.
>> It would be a nice addition for the KX line too.
>>
>> 73, steve WB3LGC
>>
>> On 11/27/19 2:47 PM, Nr4c wrote:
>>> This would be a nice feature, but, I would rather have the ability to save mic settings like which port, gain, compression, bias and free response settings. At least three or four (or more) mic profiles would be mice.
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> ...nr4c. bill
>>>
>>>
>>>> On Nov 27, 2019, at 12:57 PM, Doug Turnbull <[hidden email]> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Dear OMs and YLs,
>>>> Even if this could be done in the K4 Utility it would be useful. This
>>>> facility might even be better in the Utility if this helped to keep the
>>>> radio user friendly. Boy, this list goes on and on but it is good just the
>>>> same. We are all writing our letters to Santa.
>>>>
>>>> 73 Doug EI2CN
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: [hidden email]
>>>> [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of John Harper
>>>> Sent: 27 November 2019 17:27
>>>> To: Elecraft list
>>>> Subject: [Elecraft] K4: savable profiles?
>>>>
>>>> Will the K4 have the ability to save (and then select from) various
>>>> "profiles" so that a user can go from, say, 20m 100-watt CW to 80m 10-watt
>>>> FT8 with all the saved settings (power, mode, bandwidth, audio in/out
>>>> levels) taking effect simply by selecting the chosen profile?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Tnx/73,
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> John AE5X
>>>> https://ae5x.blogspot.com
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wayne burdick

Re: K4: savable profiles?

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> stephen shearer <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> Wayne, HAVE a great Thanksgiving...

Thanks! Ditto to you & all.

> I may not have been clear.
> I am tired of W10...

Me too, and I don't even use it :)

> I do like the idea of initialization files for different usage (contest, DX, casual), if different.
> One click to re-set all the settings, although I always just set the KX3 and operated...
> Although, it would be nice to be able to save all the settings (mike, AF, Power, etc) for my FT8 stuff and a different set of settings for SSB...

Definitely. That is already in the works.

73,
Wayne
N6KR

>
> 73, steve WB3LGC

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Kidder, George

Re: K4: savable profiles?

The commands in the Programmer's Reference can all be executed from a
macro in FLdigi, and I suspect from many other add-on programs as well.
This takes care of most of my needs for the K3, and I would expect the
K4 would be similar.

73 - George, W3HBM

On 11/27/2019 8:09 PM, Walter Underwood wrote:

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>
> Savable and shareable would be excellent. Split the options from the calibration parameters.
>
> wunder
> K6WRU
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> http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog)
>
>> On Nov 27, 2019, at 5:06 PM, Wayne Burdick <[hidden email]> wrote:
>>
>>
>>> stephen shearer <[hidden email]> wrote:
>>>
>>> Wayne, HAVE a great Thanksgiving...
>> Thanks! Ditto to you & all.
>>
>>
>>> I may not have been clear.
>>> I am tired of W10...
>> Me too, and I don't even use it :)
>>
>>
>>> I do like the idea of initialization files for different usage (contest, DX, casual), if different.
>>> One click to re-set all the settings, although I always just set the KX3 and operated...
>>> Although, it would be nice to be able to save all the settings (mike, AF, Power, etc) for my FT8 stuff and a different set of settings for SSB...
>> Definitely. That is already in the works.
>>
>> 73,
>> Wayne
>> N6KR
>>
>>
>>> 73, steve WB3LGC
>>
>>
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wayne burdick

Re: K4: savable profiles?

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> On Nov 27, 2019, at 5:23 PM, Kidder, George <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> The commands in the Programmer's Reference can all be executed from a
> macro in FLdigi, and I suspect from many other add-on programs as well.
> This takes care of most of my needs for the K3, and I would expect the
> K4 would be similar.

Yes.

The K4 will have many more commands, all "direct." There will be no need for "indirect" commands, i.e. those that do switch/knob/display emulation, though we may keep a very small number of these for backwards compatibility with some computer applications.

The K4 also has more user-programmable controls in general, including PF1-4 (vs. PF1-2) for direct menu assignment, and up to 14 Fn controls with more general application including switch-sequence recording.

Wayne
N6KR

>
> 73 - George, W3HBM
>
>
> On 11/27/2019 8:09 PM, Walter Underwood wrote:
>> [This message came from an external source. If suspicious, report to [hidden email]<mailto:[hidden email]>]
>>
>> Savable and shareable would be excellent. Split the options from the calibration parameters.
>>
>> wunder
>> K6WRU
>> Walter Underwood
>> CM87wj
>> http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog)
>>
>>> On Nov 27, 2019, at 5:06 PM, Wayne Burdick <[hidden email]> wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>> stephen shearer <[hidden email]> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Wayne, HAVE a great Thanksgiving...
>>> Thanks! Ditto to you & all.
>>>
>>>
>>>> I may not have been clear.
>>>> I am tired of W10...
>>> Me too, and I don't even use it :)
>>>
>>>
>>>> I do like the idea of initialization files for different usage (contest, DX, casual), if different.
>>>> One click to re-set all the settings, although I always just set the KX3 and operated...
>>>> Although, it would be nice to be able to save all the settings (mike, AF, Power, etc) for my FT8 stuff and a different set of settings for SSB...
>>> Definitely. That is already in the works.
>>>
>>> 73,
>>> Wayne
>>> N6KR
>>>
>>>
>>>> 73, steve WB3LGC
>>>
>>>
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K9MA

Re: K4: savable profiles?

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On 11/27/2019 19:09, Walter Underwood wrote:
> Split the options from the calibration parameters.

I'll second that. For example, it would be great to be able to take all
those option setting on my radio, put them on a USB stick, and load them
on another radio at a multi-op station. Obviously, one would not want to
change the calibration of that radio.

73,

Scott K9MA

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Nr4c

Re: K4: savable profiles?

This feature should be added to the present Utility programs for existing radios.

Sent from my iPhone
...nr4c. bill

> On Nov 27, 2019, at 11:38 PM, K9MA <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> On 11/27/2019 19:09, Walter Underwood wrote:
>> Split the options from the calibration parameters.
>
> I'll second that. For example, it would be great to be able to take all those option setting on my radio, put them on a USB stick, and load them on another radio at a multi-op station. Obviously, one would not want to change the calibration of that radio.
>
> 73,
>
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Re: K4: savable profiles?

Absolutely great idea/feature

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On Thu, Nov 28, 2019 at 6:56 AM Nr4c <[hidden email]> wrote:

> This feature should be added to the present Utility programs for existing
> radios.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
> ...nr4c. bill
>
>
> > On Nov 27, 2019, at 11:38 PM, K9MA <[hidden email]> wrote:
> >
> > On 11/27/2019 19:09, Walter Underwood wrote:
> >> Split the options from the calibration parameters.
> >
> > I'll second that. For example, it would be great to be able to take all
> those option setting on my radio, put them on a USB stick, and load them on
> another radio at a multi-op station. Obviously, one would not want to
> change the calibration of that radio.
> >
> > 73,
> >
> > Scott K9MA
> >
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Stephen Shearer

Re: K4: savable profiles?

In reply to this post by Stephen Shearer

Joe, welcome to "Elecraft" and Mint...

I have been using Mint since March ?? I used another form of Linus
with another laptop. Liked it but don't remember why I went back to W7
(then).
Not new to computers, just tired of W10 messing my system settings. I
think I update Mint a few times a week but since it doesn't mess things,
all goes well.

I am currently using my KX3 with a "headless" Raspberry Pi running
wsjt-x for FT8. I was in the kitchen this morning, stuffing the turkey
and operating FT8 80m on my laptop with a VNC link to the "shack"...
Yes, any excuse to eat. My parents, parents, parents... did come to the
"new" world on the Mayflower back in 1620, so it IS required and my
father said that his side of the family was here to meet and help the
new settlers...

I have enjoyed the Elecraft rigs. I built a 10w K2, I have the
KX3/PX3/amp(what ever the number is), and looking forward to having a
"full time" shack radio. The KX3 combo will become my full time
portable rig, no shack time...

The reflector is a great place to ask questions...

73, steve WB3LGC

On 11/28/19 9:00 AM, Joseph Street wrote:

>
> Hi Steve
>
>
> I saw your comment about Linux mint. Just this week I installed it
> which is my first experience with Linux but like you I am just fed up
> with windows calling the shots on me all the time. I may need to pick
> your brain one day, I think this used KX3/PX3 and amp combo I just got
> is all up to date firmware wise (the previous owner says) but I'm sure
> one day I'm going to want to connect things to my PC.
>
>
> Best regards and happy holidays
>
> Joe ve3vxo
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> *From:* [hidden email]
> <[hidden email]> on behalf of stephen shearer
> <[hidden email]>
> *Sent:* November 27, 2019 7:59:34 PM
> *To:* Wayne Burdick
> *Cc:* Elecraft Reflector
> *Subject:* Re: [Elecraft] K4: savable profiles?
> Wayne, HAVE a great Thanksgiving...
>
> I wasn't "knocking" the K4 (I have one on order)...
>
> I would like to see my KX3/PX3 etc. utilities for my laptop (Linux Mint)
> easier to load.
> But, I do need to sit down and figure out how to load them as it is more
> than a double-click.
> I may not have been clear.
> I am tired of W10...
>
> I do like the idea of initialization files for different usage (contest,
> DX, casual), if different.
> One click to re-set all the settings, although I always just set the KX3
> and operated...
> Although, it would be nice to be able to save all the settings (mike,
> AF, Power, etc) for my FT8 stuff and a different set of settings for
> SSB...
> "Although" pen-paper works, too.
>
> 73, steve WB3LGC
>
> On 11/27/19 7:06 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote:
> > No K4 user will ever have to use -- or even see -- a Linux command.
> The embedded computer is there to make things simpler, and the
> operating system will not be something you need to be conscious of.
> That includes software updates.
> >
> > Any internal "apps" (advanced software functions) will be 100%
> vetted by Elecraft and a team of intrepid pre-testers before it
> appears in a software update package. You'll know you have a new
> function available when it appears on a switch selection or in the
> menu; you won't have to explicitly install it.
> >
> > Think of the K4 as a Hybrid SDR for Non-Nerds (tm). You can stay
> focused on exploring the bands, working DX, and experimenting with new
> modes.
> >
> > 73,
> > Wayne
> > N6KR
> >
> >
> >
> >> On Nov 27, 2019, at 12:38 PM, stephen shearer
> <[hidden email]> wrote:
> >>
> >> Yes, that would be nice...
> >>
> >> What I want to see (for ALL) utilities is the ability to load into
> Linux without having to compile the utility (I understand .deb files)
> >> Many Linux users are NOT geeks. I just wanted to get away from W10...
> >> OR have good directions on how to load into the most popular
> distributions like Mint.
> >> xsjt-x loads very easily; .deb files load even on a Raspberry Pi -
> Elecraft could too.
> >>
> >> I like the KX3/PX3/amp utility but the K3s/K4 "machine" is more
> sophisticated and NEEDS a more advanced utility, being able to save
> "setup" init files.
> >> It would be a nice addition for the KX line too.
> >>
> >> 73, steve WB3LGC
> >>
> >> On 11/27/19 2:47 PM, Nr4c wrote:
> >>> This would be a nice feature, but, I would rather have the ability
> to save mic settings like which port, gain, compression, bias and free
> response settings. At least three or four (or more) mic profiles would
> be mice.
> >>>
> >>> Sent from my iPhone
> >>> ...nr4c. bill
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>> On Nov 27, 2019, at 12:57 PM, Doug Turnbull <[hidden email]> wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>> Dear OMs and YLs,
> >>>>     Even if this could be done in the K4 Utility it would be
> useful.   This
> >>>> facility might even be better in the Utility if this helped to
> keep the
> >>>> radio user friendly.   Boy, this list goes on and on but it is
> good just the
> >>>> same.   We are all writing our letters to Santa.
> >>>>
> >>>>                    73 Doug EI2CN
> >>>>
> >>>> -----Original Message-----
> >>>> From: [hidden email]
> >>>> [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of John Harper
> >>>> Sent: 27 November 2019 17:27
> >>>> To: Elecraft list
> >>>> Subject: [Elecraft] K4: savable profiles?
> >>>>
> >>>> Will the K4 have the ability to save (and then select from) various
> >>>> "profiles" so that a user can go from, say, 20m 100-watt CW to
> 80m 10-watt
> >>>> FT8 with all the saved settings (power, mode, bandwidth, audio in/out
> >>>> levels) taking effect simply by selecting the chosen profile?
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> Tnx/73,
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> John AE5X
> >>>> https://ae5x.blogspot.com
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Joseph Street

Re: K4: savable profiles?

Steve,

You and I have a few things in common. One half of my family came in 1650's and my other ancestors Mi'Kmak people probably kept them from dying of scurvy over the winter. By the way, the Queen of England owes our folks about 4 billion dollars and the UN has asked her to pay up but so far just silence from windsor castle. Probably too busy trying to figure out what to do with Andrew right now.

Thanks for the greeting. I'll listen for you on the air.

Joe

________________________________
From: stephen shearer <[hidden email]>
Sent: November 28, 2019 10:05:49 AM
To: Joseph Street; Elecraft Reflector
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K4: savable profiles?

Joe, welcome to "Elecraft" and Mint...

I have been using Mint since March ?? I used another form of Linus with another laptop. Liked it but don't remember why I went back to W7 (then).
Not new to computers, just tired of W10 messing my system settings. I think I update Mint a few times a week but since it doesn't mess things, all goes well.

I am currently using my KX3 with a "headless" Raspberry Pi running wsjt-x for FT8. I was in the kitchen this morning, stuffing the turkey and operating FT8 80m on my laptop with a VNC link to the "shack"... Yes, any excuse to eat. My parents, parents, parents... did come to the "new" world on the Mayflower back in 1620, so it IS required and my father said that his side of the family was here to meet and help the new settlers...

I have enjoyed the Elecraft rigs. I built a 10w K2, I have the KX3/PX3/amp(what ever the number is), and looking forward to having a "full time" shack radio. The KX3 combo will become my full time portable rig, no shack time...

The reflector is a great place to ask questions...

73, steve WB3LGC

On 11/28/19 9:00 AM, Joseph Street wrote:

Hi Steve

I saw your comment about Linux mint. Just this week I installed it which is my first experience with Linux but like you I am just fed up with windows calling the shots on me all the time. I may need to pick your brain one day, I think this used KX3/PX3 and amp combo I just got is all up to date firmware wise (the previous owner says) but I'm sure one day I'm going to want to connect things to my PC.

Best regards and happy holidays

Joe ve3vxo

________________________________
From: [hidden email]<mailto:[hidden email]> <[hidden email]><mailto:[hidden email]> on behalf of stephen shearer <[hidden email]><mailto:[hidden email]>
Sent: November 27, 2019 7:59:34 PM
To: Wayne Burdick
Cc: Elecraft Reflector
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K4: savable profiles?

Wayne, HAVE a great Thanksgiving...

I wasn't "knocking" the K4 (I have one on order)...

I would like to see my KX3/PX3 etc. utilities for my laptop (Linux Mint)
easier to load.
But, I do need to sit down and figure out how to load them as it is more
than a double-click.
I may not have been clear.
I am tired of W10...

I do like the idea of initialization files for different usage (contest,
DX, casual), if different.
One click to re-set all the settings, although I always just set the KX3
and operated...
Although, it would be nice to be able to save all the settings (mike,
AF, Power, etc) for my FT8 stuff and a different set of settings for SSB...
"Although" pen-paper works, too.

73, steve WB3LGC

On 11/27/19 7:06 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote:

> No K4 user will ever have to use -- or even see -- a Linux command. The embedded computer is there to make things simpler, and the operating system will not be something you need to be conscious of. That includes software updates.
>
> Any internal "apps" (advanced software functions) will be 100% vetted by Elecraft and a team of intrepid pre-testers before it appears in a software update package. You'll know you have a new function available when it appears on a switch selection or in the menu; you won't have to explicitly install it.
>
> Think of the K4 as a Hybrid SDR for Non-Nerds (tm). You can stay focused on exploring the bands, working DX, and experimenting with new modes.
>
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
>
>
>
>> On Nov 27, 2019, at 12:38 PM, stephen shearer <[hidden email]><mailto:[hidden email]> wrote:
>>
>> Yes, that would be nice...
>>
>> What I want to see (for ALL) utilities is the ability to load into Linux without having to compile the utility (I understand .deb files)
>> Many Linux users are NOT geeks. I just wanted to get away from W10...
>> OR have good directions on how to load into the most popular distributions like Mint.
>> xsjt-x loads very easily; .deb files load even on a Raspberry Pi - Elecraft could too.
>>
>> I like the KX3/PX3/amp utility but the K3s/K4 "machine" is more sophisticated and NEEDS a more advanced utility, being able to save "setup" init files.
>> It would be a nice addition for the KX line too.
>>
>> 73, steve WB3LGC
>>
>> On 11/27/19 2:47 PM, Nr4c wrote:
>>> This would be a nice feature, but, I would rather have the ability to save mic settings like which port, gain, compression, bias and free response settings. At least three or four (or more) mic profiles would be mice.
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> ...nr4c. bill
>>>
>>>
>>>> On Nov 27, 2019, at 12:57 PM, Doug Turnbull <[hidden email]><mailto:[hidden email]> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Dear OMs and YLs,
>>>> Even if this could be done in the K4 Utility it would be useful. This
>>>> facility might even be better in the Utility if this helped to keep the
>>>> radio user friendly. Boy, this list goes on and on but it is good just the
>>>> same. We are all writing our letters to Santa.
>>>>
>>>> 73 Doug EI2CN
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: [hidden email]<mailto:[hidden email]>
>>>> [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of John Harper
>>>> Sent: 27 November 2019 17:27
>>>> To: Elecraft list
>>>> Subject: [Elecraft] K4: savable profiles?
>>>>
>>>> Will the K4 have the ability to save (and then select from) various
>>>> "profiles" so that a user can go from, say, 20m 100-watt CW to 80m 10-watt
>>>> FT8 with all the saved settings (power, mode, bandwidth, audio in/out
>>>> levels) taking effect simply by selecting the chosen profile?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Tnx/73,
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> John AE5X
>>>> https://ae5x.blogspot.com
>>>> ______________________________________________________________
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