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it's too late ..... but then the same could be said for your proposed
solution........
> *Fred,
>
> Essentially I agree but it might be better if the K3 FW was switchable for
> those who wish to have the confirmation message?
>
> With regards to the anomalies you mention, I thought I was seeing things
> but you just confirmed that it really does happen.
>
> Put me on the 'Agree' list but with the switchable option included.
>
> 73's
> Gary
> *
> On 1 June 2012 05:22, FredJensen <
[hidden email]> wrote:
>
>> I'd like to see a K3 FW feature change. I'll back off if anyone
>> believes it's a bad idea.
>>
>> CURRENT: Turning on the KPA500 scrolls a message in VFO B that I've
>> just turned the KPA500 on. Actually, I knew that and didn't need the
>> message. Mine is set to come up in STBY [also when I change bands].
>> When I go to OPER, another message scrolls in VFO B telling me that I
>> just did that. I also knew that and didn't need the message.
>>
>> CHANGE: Replace both messages with one that tells me what the K3 power
>> will be when I next tap the paddle [or talk]. I've got the two power
>> levels for each band set, and most of the time it works. Occasionally,
>> after adjusting the high power antenna tuner with just the K3 in TUNE
>> [5W], going to OPER leaves the power at 5W. Once, it went to 100W which
>> faults off the KPA500 instantly, of course. Occasionally, the K3 stays
>> at low power when I go to STBY.
>>
>> 73,
>>
>> Fred K6DGW
>> - Northern California Contest Club
>> - CU in the 2012 Cal QSO Party 6-7 Oct 2012
>> - www.cqp.org
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