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RE: KX3 Operating Tip: VFO Lock

Posted by Edward R Cole on Jun 06, 2012; 4:36pm
URL: http://elecraft.85.s1.nabble.com/KX3-Operating-Tip-VFO-Lock-tp7557185p7557195.html

Wayne,

With the forthcoming KX3-2M module and operation on 2m-FM channels,
having memory freq. be locked in FM would be very handy for
portable/mobile operation.  I wonder it that could be accomplished in
firmware when FM mode it added to the firmware.  I am only suggesting
this for FM memory channels.  One can always go to VFO if tuning the
FM freq. was desired.  That was a feature that was much appreciated
in the FT-817 (one could lock the VFO and tune memories without fear
of bumping the knob).

A similar issue will be entering repeater pair frequencies and
subaudible tones (CTCSS), manually.  So far with my K3 I have only
been able to enter new repeater pairs by using the utility (which is
easy), but the KX3 will see much port/mobile use where access to a
computer may not exist.

I am still waiting delivery of my KX3 so expect to be more familiar
with its operation once it has arrived.


73, Ed - KL7UW, WD2XSH/45
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