Idea proposal - "Smart All-Band" instead of fixed Bands

[Kabuse]

Feature Request: Smart All-Band Navigation with Mode Presets (Up to 30 MHz)

Problem: Navigating the continuous frequency spectrum up to 30 MHz on all-band receivers to find specific radio services (broadcast, amateur, etc.) can be challenging. While band selection features exist, they often imply fixed frequency ranges, limiting the flexibility of all-band reception.

Proposal: We propose a "Smart All-Band" navigation system where selecting a band acts as an intelligent jump marker within the entire 0-30 MHz frequency range. Instead of switching to a predefined frequency segment, the receiver would:

• Jump to a representative starting frequency commonly associated with the selected band within the 0-30 MHz spectrum (e.g., 3.500 MHz for the 80m amateur band LSB, 7.000 MHz for the 40m amateur band LSB/USB, 5.950 kHz for the 49m broadcast band AM, etc.).

• Automatically select the typical operating mode used within that band (e.g., LSB for lower HF amateur bands, USB for upper HF amateur bands, AM for shortwave broadcast).

• The user would then be positioned at a well-known starting point within the 0-30 MHz range and could freely explore the entire spectrum from there, without being confined to rigid band limits.

Benefits:

• Intuitive Navigation: Provides quick access to various radio services within the 0-30 MHz range without imposing fixed band limitations.

• Enhanced User Experience: Simplifies finding desired signals by offering familiar starting points with the correct mode.

• Full All-Band Flexibility: Preserves the ability to scan the entire HF spectrum while offering convenient "smart jumps."

• Intelligent Mode Selection: Automatically sets the appropriate operating mode, reducing manual adjustments.

Examples:

• Selecting "80m Ham" jumps to 3.500 MHz and selects LSB.

• Selecting "40m Ham" jumps to 7.000 MHz and selects LSB (or USB, depending on a potential sub-selection or convention).

• Selecting "SW 49m" jumps to 5.950 kHz and selects AM.

Further Considerations:

• A comprehensive and user-configurable list of bands, their representative starting frequencies, and associated operating modes would be crucial.

• Clear conventions or sub-selections for bands with multiple common modes (like LSB/USB on HF amateur bands) would need to be considered.

How does this revised version sound? It emphasizes "Smart All-Band," the jump marker concept within the 0-30 MHz range, and the automatic mode selection.

[luarvique]

What you are suggesting is going to be implemented via Memory menu, where users can store their favorite frequencies+modulations. Using memories, you will be able to create bookmarks within the current no-limits ALL band, without breaking the current bands model like you are suggesting.