Re: K3/KX3 Operating Tip: APF (audio peaking filter) for weak-signal CW work

Posted by G3TCT on Jun 28, 2012; 4:51pm
URL: http://elecraft.85.s1.nabble.com/K3-KX3-Operating-Tip-APF-audio-peaking-filter-for-weak-signal-CW-work-tp7558208p7558286.html

I find APF very useful for VHF/UHF work too, and the need to hold the
button a problem.  How about making it possible to switch the APF on and
off through a programmable function button - is that an option?

Graham

On 19:59, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote:

>
> > And the point is: it's fixable.
>
> It is not fixable to your definition without changing both the front
> panel (engraving) and keytops (legend).  Moving XFIL to HOLD would
> be extremely inconvenient for users of that function (it is very
> difficult to do multiple HOLD gestures) and the current assignments
> are not cumbersome.
>
> One can also assign a PF Key (I use PF 2) to toggle the function of
> DUAL PB=HOLD between Dual PB and APF as needed.
>
> The current implementation is quite usable given the limited number
> of individual controls (number of buttons) available on the front
> panel.
>
> 73,
>
>    ... Joe, W4TV
>

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