My wish list (of small refinements)

[Bjorn]

After using the K3 a few weeks I am getting addicted to it, especially some
of the features. Here is my wish list for some minor improvements that I
believe would make the K3 an even more fantastic radio;

AFX ­ Great feature! I am really start to like AFX when dxing on low bands,
especially in CW. But why isn¹t this feature available on the line out jack?
It should be an easy fix to make it available when using the radio remote or
with an external audio circuit.

Line in ­ A ³MIX² mode mixing mic input and line input to be able to quickly
put audio from the computer on air when in SSB mode.

EQ ­ Someone mentioned memories for EQ, a very good idea. I certainly want
separate equalization settings for line in and mic inputs.

LCD Backlight ­ I would like to be able to turn the LCD backlight completely
off. I know there is a daylight setting doing this, but then the LEDs lights
up like a Christmas tree. I want a setting where all lights are completely
OFF.

RX width ­ Please make the K3 remember filter choice and width by band.
Sometimes it doesn¹t and I haven¹t figured out when and why. It is a little
annoying having to ³NORM² filters when returning to a specific band and mode
after swapping around.

Those are a few minor changes I would like to see in my K3. I realize there
might be more important tasks like the sub rx, so for now just regard those
as suggestions for future improvements.

73 de Björn /SM0MDG




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[Joe Subich, W4TV-3]

> Line in ­ A ³MIX² mode mixing mic input and line input to be
> able to quickly put audio from the computer on air when in
> SSB mode.

Better yet ... allow PTT to select the input.  Mic connector
PTT selects the Foster (front) mic, rear panel PTT (RCA)
selects the 1/8" mic input on the back and ACCESSORY connector
PTT selects the Line Input (computer) audio.  That avoids the
issue of "mixing" audio and the "open mic" problem without the
need to do external audio switching.

> EQ ­ Someone mentioned memories for EQ, a very good idea. I
> certainly want separate equalization settings for line in and
> mic inputs.

"Per input," "per mode" and EQ memories are all needed.  You don't
want EQ on the line input for any of the data modes but if the
line input is used for a soundcard with contest DVK software it
should have the same EQ as the microphone.  The ability to recall
EQ settings based on operating type (rag chew, DX, Contest, etc.)
is also important.

73,

   ... Joe, W4TV
 

> -----Original Message-----
> From: [hidden email]
> [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Björn Mohr
> Sent: Monday, March 10, 2008 2:07 PM
> To: Elecraft Reflector
> Subject: [Elecraft] My wish list (of small refinements)
>
>
> After using the K3 a few weeks I am getting addicted to it,
> especially some of the features. Here is my wish list for
> some minor improvements that I believe would make the K3 an
> even more fantastic radio;
>
> AFX ­ Great feature! I am really start to like AFX when dxing
> on low bands, especially in CW. But why isn¹t this feature
> available on the line out jack? It should be an easy fix to
> make it available when using the radio remote or with an
> external audio circuit.
>
> Line in ­ A ³MIX² mode mixing mic input and line input to be
> able to quickly put audio from the computer on air when in SSB mode.
>
> EQ ­ Someone mentioned memories for EQ, a very good idea. I
> certainly want separate equalization settings for line in and
> mic inputs.
>
> LCD Backlight ­ I would like to be able to turn the LCD
> backlight completely off. I know there is a daylight setting
> doing this, but then the LEDs lights up like a Christmas
> tree. I want a setting where all lights are completely OFF.
>
> RX width ­ Please make the K3 remember filter choice and
> width by band. Sometimes it doesn¹t and I haven¹t figured out
> when and why. It is a little annoying having to ³NORM²
> filters when returning to a specific band and mode after
> swapping around.
>
> Those are a few minor changes I would like to see in my K3. I
> realize there might be more important tasks like the sub rx,
> so for now just regard those as suggestions for future improvements.
>
> 73 de Björn /SM0MDG
>
>
>
>
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[KK7P]

> Better yet ... allow PTT to select the input.  Mic connector
> PTT selects the Foster (front) mic, rear panel PTT (RCA)
> selects the 1/8" mic input on the back and ACCESSORY connector
> PTT selects the Line Input (computer) audio.

Sorry, there is only one PTT line inside the radio, these are all in
parallel going to a single input on the MCU.

The K3 is an equal opportunity PTTer; it does not discriminate on the
basis of sex, race, color, religion or signal origin.

Lyle

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[Doug Faunt N6TQS [phone]]

That's the biggest mistake that they've made on the K3 (at least so
far).

73, doug

   Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2008 14:32:37 -0700
   From: Lyle Johnson <[hidden email]>

   > Better yet ... allow PTT to select the input.  Mic connector
   > PTT selects the Foster (front) mic, rear panel PTT (RCA)
   > selects the 1/8" mic input on the back and ACCESSORY connector
   > PTT selects the Line Input (computer) audio.

   Sorry, there is only one PTT line inside the radio, these are all in
   parallel going to a single input on the MCU.
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[KK7P]

Doug Faunt N6TQS [phone] wrote:
> That's the biggest mistake that they've made on the K3 (at least so
> far).

I take my queue from Tolkien;s classic: Lord of the PTT

... And One PTT to Rule Them All

73,

Lyle KK7P

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[dj7mgq]

Hi,

> RX width ­ Please make the K3 remember filter choice and width by band.
> Sometimes it doesn¹t and I haven¹t figured out when and why. It is a little
> annoying having to ³NORM² filters when returning to a specific band and mode
> after swapping around.

Filter bandwidth by mode makes sense. I do not think bandwidth per
band/vfo does. I would not want to see the present behavior changed.

Say count my vote as nay...

vy 73 de toby

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[Simon (HB9DRV)]

It makes a lot of sense for SSTV operators.

Simon Brown, HB9DRV

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From: "Toby Deinhardt" <[hidden email]>
>
> Filter bandwidth by mode makes sense. I do not think bandwidth per
> band/vfo does. I would not want to see the present behavior changed.
>
> Say count my vote as nay...
>
 
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[M0XDF]

In the land of Aptos where the programmers lye?


On 10/03/2008 21:46, "Lyle Johnson" <[hidden email]> sent:

> Doug Faunt N6TQS [phone] wrote:
>> That's the biggest mistake that they've made on the K3 (at least so
>> far).
>
> I take my queue from Tolkien;s classic: Lord of the PTT
>
> ... And One PTT to Rule Them All
>
> 73,
>
> Lyle KK7P
>
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[KK7P]

David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote:
> In the land of Aptos where the programmers lye?

At least one of the Faythful Programmers abyde in the Glens north of
Seattle...

Lyle

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[dj7mgq]

Lyle sez:

 > Sorry, there is only one PTT line inside the radio,

and

 > I take my queue from Tolkien;s classic: Lord of the PTT



I don't like the sound of this...

...One for the Dark PTT on his dark throne, In the land of K3 where the
shadows lie. One Line to rule them all, One Line to find them, One Line
to bring them all and in the darkness bind them, In the Land of K3 where
the Shadows lie.



vy 73 de toby
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[Doug Faunt N6TQS [phone]]

   Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2008 14:46:44 -0700
   From: Lyle Johnson <[hidden email]>

   Doug Faunt N6TQS [phone] wrote:
   > That's the biggest mistake that they've made on the K3 (at least so
   > far).

   I take my queue from Tolkien;s classic: Lord of the PTT

   ... And One PTT to Rule Them All

Groan, that's not a Elecraft mistake, that's yours.

BTW, eventually even ICOM got it right. On the IC7000- PTT on the rear
mini-DIN does NOT enable mike audio.

73, doug

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[Greg - AB7R]

The home of Elecraft resides in Gondor; often calling on the horsemen of
Rohan (that be you Lyle) to save the day.



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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] My wish list (of small refinements)


David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote:
> In the land of Aptos where the programmers lye?

At least one of the Faythful Programmers abyde in the Glens north of
Seattle...

Lyle

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[Doug Faunt N6TQS [phone]]

Actually there is a way to have a "smart" PTT.  Use software PTT,
which can be assigned different definitions.  The user or software
author might be able to send a command that would mean "transmit and
only use the rear audio input for this"  If it were able to be overridden by
the hard PTT, I think that would cover some uses.

73, doug

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