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Jim AB3CV

[P3] Left Edge Function?

I'd like have function key that does what I find myself doing all the time.
Today's PT0S pileup is an example. It's a monster that extends 10-15Khz

After tuning in the DX I often find a huge pileup that I'd like to see some
detail on. To make that easier I move the DX to the left-most edge of the
P3 display using the Center function then look to see if the pileup is
overlapping the right edge. If needed I adjust the Span to see more of the
band and capture all the pileup on the display then since Span affects the
location of the DX I move the DX back to the left edge using Center again.

It would be very helpful if there was a "Left Edge" function which would
maintain the current frequency at that point and Span would work from that
location. Obviously this is a byproduct of the fact that most DX works "up"
rather than "down".

I find the use of markers on an expanded display like this very helpful to
discern the working pattern of the DX and let's me quite often "aim ahead
of the duck" when placing my call.

Any possibility for this? I've checked the owner's manual and the
programmer's manual and didn't see anyway to do this with currently
documented features.

Thanks and 73

jim ab3cv
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Rick Prather-2

Re: [P3] Left Edge Function?

I often wish for the same function.

Would save some time when chasing the typical DX pileup.

Rick
K6LE

On 11/11/2012, at 7:34 , Jim Miller <[hidden email]> wrote:

> I'd like have function key that does what I find myself doing all the time.
> Today's PT0S pileup is an example. It's a monster that extends 10-15Khz
>
> After tuning in the DX I often find a huge pileup that I'd like to see some
> detail on. To make that easier I move the DX to the left-most edge of the
> P3 display using the Center function then look to see if the pileup is
> overlapping the right edge. If needed I adjust the Span to see more of the
> band and capture all the pileup on the display then since Span affects the
> location of the DX I move the DX back to the left edge using Center again.
>
> It would be very helpful if there was a "Left Edge" function which would
> maintain the current frequency at that point and Span would work from that
> location. Obviously this is a byproduct of the fact that most DX works "up"
> rather than "down".
>
> I find the use of markers on an expanded display like this very helpful to
> discern the working pattern of the DX and let's me quite often "aim ahead
> of the duck" when placing my call.
>
> Any possibility for this? I've checked the owner's manual and the
> programmer's manual and didn't see anyway to do this with currently
> documented features.
>
> Thanks and 73
>
> jim ab3cv

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Stephen G4SJP

Re: [P3] Left Edge Function?

That's definitely a 'me too'. I find myself doing that all of the time.

73 Stephen G4SJP

On 11 November 2012 15:59, Rick Prather <[hidden email]> wrote:

> I often wish for the same function.
>
> Would save some time when chasing the typical DX pileup.
>
>
> Rick
> K6LE
>
> On 11/11/2012, at 7:34 , Jim Miller <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> > I'd like have function key that does what I find myself doing all the
> time.
> > Today's PT0S pileup is an example. It's a monster that extends 10-15Khz
> >
> > After tuning in the DX I often find a huge pileup that I'd like to see
> some
> > detail on. To make that easier I move the DX to the left-most edge of the
> > P3 display using the Center function then look to see if the pileup is
> > overlapping the right edge. If needed I adjust the Span to see more of
> the
> > band and capture all the pileup on the display then since Span affects
> the
> > location of the DX I move the DX back to the left edge using Center
> again.
> >
> > It would be very helpful if there was a "Left Edge" function which would
> > maintain the current frequency at that point and Span would work from
> that
> > location. Obviously this is a byproduct of the fact that most DX works
> "up"
> > rather than "down".
> >
> > I find the use of markers on an expanded display like this very helpful
> to
> > discern the working pattern of the DX and let's me quite often "aim ahead
> > of the duck" when placing my call.
> >
> > Any possibility for this? I've checked the owner's manual and the
> > programmer's manual and didn't see anyway to do this with currently
> > documented features.
> >
> > Thanks and 73
> >
> > jim ab3cv
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Joe Subich, W4TV-4

Re: [P3] Left Edge Function?

In reply to this post by Rick Prather-2

Another function I'd like to see is "band edge limits" - the ability to
program band edges so that Fixed tune mode would set the left/right
edge of the span to the band edge when tuning within that range. I
hate to have half the display span wasted outside the amateur band!

73,

... Joe, W4TV

On 11/11/2012 10:59 AM, Rick Prather wrote:

> I often wish for the same function.
>
> Would save some time when chasing the typical DX pileup.
>
>
> Rick
> K6LE
>
> On 11/11/2012, at 7:34 , Jim Miller <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
>> I'd like have function key that does what I find myself doing all the time.
>> Today's PT0S pileup is an example. It's a monster that extends 10-15Khz
>>
>> After tuning in the DX I often find a huge pileup that I'd like to see some
>> detail on. To make that easier I move the DX to the left-most edge of the
>> P3 display using the Center function then look to see if the pileup is
>> overlapping the right edge. If needed I adjust the Span to see more of the
>> band and capture all the pileup on the display then since Span affects the
>> location of the DX I move the DX back to the left edge using Center again.
>>
>> It would be very helpful if there was a "Left Edge" function which would
>> maintain the current frequency at that point and Span would work from that
>> location. Obviously this is a byproduct of the fact that most DX works "up"
>> rather than "down".
>>
>> I find the use of markers on an expanded display like this very helpful to
>> discern the working pattern of the DX and let's me quite often "aim ahead
>> of the duck" when placing my call.
>>
>> Any possibility for this? I've checked the owner's manual and the
>> programmer's manual and didn't see anyway to do this with currently
>> documented features.
>>
>> Thanks and 73
>>
>> jim ab3cv
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Bill Breeden

Re: [P3] Left Edge Function?

In reply to this post by Jim AB3CV

Jim,

A Left Edge function as you have described is a great idea and would really
be handy. I presently use the Center function the same way you do. I keep
four useful span settings in my FN3/FN7 and FN4/FN8 keys so that I don't
have to jump back and forth between the Center and Span functions when
adjusting the display to the size of the pileup.

73,

Bill - NA5DX

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> I'd like have function key that does what I find myself doing all the
> time.
> Today's PT0S pileup is an example. It's a monster that extends 10-15Khz
>
> After tuning in the DX I often find a huge pileup that I'd like to see
> some
> detail on. To make that easier I move the DX to the left-most edge of the
> P3 display using the Center function then look to see if the pileup is
> overlapping the right edge. If needed I adjust the Span to see more of the
> band and capture all the pileup on the display then since Span affects the
> location of the DX I move the DX back to the left edge using Center again.
>
> It would be very helpful if there was a "Left Edge" function which would
> maintain the current frequency at that point and Span would work from that
> location. Obviously this is a byproduct of the fact that most DX works
> "up"
> rather than "down".
>
> I find the use of markers on an expanded display like this very helpful to
> discern the working pattern of the DX and let's me quite often "aim ahead
> of the duck" when placing my call.
>
> Any possibility for this? I've checked the owner's manual and the
> programmer's manual and didn't see anyway to do this with currently
> documented features.
>
> Thanks and 73
>
> jim ab3cv

N5GE-2

Re: [P3] Left Edge Function?

In reply to this post by Joe Subich, W4TV-4

What you suggest is something that can be done with software using
the P3 Command Set, but cannot be done with simple macros because
they are not capable of doing the calculations required.

It sounds like an interesting project.

Amateur Radio Operator N5GE
ARRL Lifetime Member
QCWA Lifetime Member

On Sun, 11 Nov 2012 11:22:05 -0500, "Joe Subich, W4TV"
<[hidden email]> wrote:

>
>Another function I'd like to see is "band edge limits" - the ability to
>program band edges so that Fixed tune mode would set the left/right
>edge of the span to the band edge when tuning within that range. I
>hate to have half the display span wasted outside the amateur band!
>
>73,
>
> ... Joe, W4TV
>
>
>On 11/11/2012 10:59 AM, Rick Prather wrote:
>> I often wish for the same function.
>>
>> Would save some time when chasing the typical DX pileup.
>>
>>
>> Rick
>> K6LE
>>
>> On 11/11/2012, at 7:34 , Jim Miller <[hidden email]> wrote:
>>
>>> I'd like have function key that does what I find myself doing all the time.
>>> Today's PT0S pileup is an example. It's a monster that extends 10-15Khz
>>>
>>> After tuning in the DX I often find a huge pileup that I'd like to see some
>>> detail on. To make that easier I move the DX to the left-most edge of the
>>> P3 display using the Center function then look to see if the pileup is
>>> overlapping the right edge. If needed I adjust the Span to see more of the
>>> band and capture all the pileup on the display then since Span affects the
>>> location of the DX I move the DX back to the left edge using Center again.
>>>
>>> It would be very helpful if there was a "Left Edge" function which would
>>> maintain the current frequency at that point and Span would work from that
>>> location. Obviously this is a byproduct of the fact that most DX works "up"
>>> rather than "down".
>>>
>>> I find the use of markers on an expanded display like this very helpful to
>>> discern the working pattern of the DX and let's me quite often "aim ahead
>>> of the duck" when placing my call.
>>>
>>> Any possibility for this? I've checked the owner's manual and the
>>> programmer's manual and didn't see anyway to do this with currently
>>> documented features.
>>>
>>> Thanks and 73
>>>
>>> jim ab3cv
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Jim AB3CV

Re: [P3] Left Edge Function?

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Bill

Thanks for the hot tip!!! I had completely missed that one!

Jim ab3cv

On Sun, Nov 11, 2012 at 1:14 PM, Bill Breeden <[hidden email]>wrote:

>
> I keep four useful span settings in my FN3/FN7 and FN4/FN8 keys so that I
> don't
> have to jump back and forth between the Center and Span functions when
> adjusting the display to the size of the pileup.
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Jack Berry

Re: [P3] Left Edge Function?

In reply to this post by Jim AB3CV

Good suggestion. Hope it makes on next P3 firmware or utility upgrade.

On Nov 11, 2012, at 9:34 AM, Jim Miller <[hidden email]> wrote: