SW update request - 'IF' data stream transmitting status byte

[Helmut Strickner]

Subject: Problem with the 'IF' data sent by my new K3S rig.

Just got my K3S assembled and still familiarising myself with
everything, great product and tremendous effort had been put into
everything by all the people involved.

Now to my question and request for improvement or fix. The 'IF' data
stream sent by the rig is very useful and contains most information
anyone would need, however the 29th byte which gives the Transmit
status is not updated when the RX/TX status changes.

I want to connect an external antenna controller via RS232 to the rig
and need the Transmit status updated as soon as the rig goes into
transmit or back to receive mode. Now I have to change a control
(press CLR or similar) to trigger an IF stream. It would be logical
that the change in RX/TX status would trigger an IF stream?

Thanks and regards
Helmut

[Jerry Moore]

It may be better to use an RF sensing switch or mechanical tie rather than software. Any latency via software could damage or destroy your gear. SW controlled switches in my view need to be tightly integrated to prevent potential damage.

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> On Sep 24, 2016, at 7:20 AM, Helmut Strickner <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> Subject: Problem with the 'IF' data sent by my new K3S rig.
>
> Just got my K3S assembled and still familiarising myself with
> everything, great product and tremendous effort had been put into
> everything by all the people involved.
>
> Now to my question and request for improvement or fix. The 'IF' data
> stream sent by the rig is very useful and contains most information
> anyone would need, however the 29th byte which gives the Transmit
> status is not updated when the RX/TX status changes.
>
> I want to connect an external antenna controller via RS232 to the rig
> and need the Transmit status updated as soon as the rig goes into
> transmit or back to receive mode. Now I have to change a control
> (press CLR or similar) to trigger an IF stream. It would be logical
> that the change in RX/TX status would trigger an IF stream?
>
> Thanks and regards
> Helmut
>
>
>
>
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