I thought I understood this but appears that I had it wrong.
According to the SMTR calibration procedure, it is set with the PRE on and
ATTN off. Calibration sets a 50uV signal to S9 and a 1uV to S2-S3. See this in
the Calibration Procedures section of the manual (p51 in my 2009 version).
Thanks!
David R. Hourdequin, PE
Specialty Heavy Timber and
Glulam Engineering
Hayesville, NC 28904
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> On Oct 10, 2022, at 22:14, Walter Underwood wrote:
>
> I’m pretty sure the K3 has an S-meter absolute mode that adjusts the S-meter
> reading when preamps and/or attenuators are
I’m pretty sure the K3 has an S-meter absolute mode that adjusts the S-meter
reading when preamps and/or attenuators are turned on.
The KX3 is supposed to have that mode, but it is not implemented. From the
manual errata:
"Not implemented: S-meter absolute mode (MENU:SMTR MD); addressing of
Does that also apply to the K3?
David R Hourdequin, PE
828-421-6216
> On Oct 10, 2022, at 14:20, Don Wilhelm wrote:
>
> Greg,
>
> The KX3 is designed around having the preamp on most of the time.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
>> On 10/10/2022 1:58 PM, WA1JXR ALGIERI wrote:
>> I have noticed with
Greg,
The KX3 is designed around having the preamp on most of the time.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 10/10/2022 1:58 PM, WA1JXR ALGIERI wrote:
I have noticed with my KX3 that the S-Meter is not calibrated that is 50
microvolts (-73 dBm) at the antenna connector equals a S9 signal only when the
preamp
I have noticed with my KX3 that the S-Meter is not calibrated that is 50
microvolts (-73 dBm) at the antenna connector equals a S9 signal only when the
preamp is turned on. Is this normal and the way the KX3 is designed?
I thought it might be with the preamp off.
Greg WA1JXR
A.
Don I think this just shows that Elecraft thought this through in setting up
the basic ops.
73
Dave
K5MWR
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Dave
I am having a lot of fun learning as much as I can about the KX3 and really
enjoy using it. I have been playing with PSK-31 and using the Data mode with
FlDigi. The frequency range I am able to work is about 400Hz on low end due to
receiver roll off and then the upper transmitter bandwidth is
Dave,
For several reasons I would advocate DATA A mode over SSB (or ESSB) for
data modes.
First, most data mode signals are contained within the 300 to 3000 Hz
range when the VFO is set at the 'recommended' data mode band frequency.
Secondly, it is easy to move the VFO knob to hear and decode
I am a new owner of a KX3 and it seems to me that the K3 feature, TEST for
XMIT, is not supported on the KX3. I was going to use it to adjust mic gain
and also VOX controls for KX3 transmit.
So, just for confirmation, this feature does not exist or is it well hidden?
73, phil, K7PEH
Phil,
There is no TX TEST mentioned in the KX3 manual, but look for Off-Air
Code Practice -- If you select PTT-CW (by holding VOX) hitting the key
will generate only a sidetone (unless you tap XMIT) -- this is a direct
quote from my early manual, page 16.
The original question involved also
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net List
Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 Question, Transmit Test Mode
I am a new owner of a KX3 and it seems to me that the K3 feature, TEST for
XMIT, is not supported on the KX3. I was going to use it to adjust mic gain
and also VOX controls for KX3 transmit.
So, just
This feature isn't supported on the KX3 at present. However, you can
set power to a low level, switch to ALC/CMP metering by tapping the
KEYER/MIC knob, then adjust mic controls.
73,
Wayne
N6KR
On Oct 18, 2012, at 12:34 PM, Phil Hystad wrote:
I am a new owner of a KX3 and it seems to me
For CW practice on the KX3, can't you just hold VOX to put the rig in PTT
mode, to effectively disable the TX? (toggle it back to VOX to enable the
TX)
--Andrew, NV1B
On Thu, Oct 18, 2012 at 4:07 PM, Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com wrote:
This feature isn't supported on the KX3 at present.
Yes. I believe he was referring to voice-mode adjustments.
Wayne
On Oct 18, 2012, at 1:21 PM, Andrew Moore wrote:
For CW practice on the KX3, can't you just hold VOX to put the rig
in PTT mode, to effectively disable the TX? (toggle it back to VOX
to enable the TX)
--Andrew, NV1B
On
My bad; I see that now. Thanks...
--Andrew
On Thu, Oct 18, 2012 at 4:36 PM, Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com wrote:
Yes. I believe he was referring to voice-mode adjustments.
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Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 Question, Transmit Test Mode
I am a new owner of a KX3 and it seems to me that the K3 feature, TEST for
XMIT, is not supported on the KX3. I was going to use it to adjust mic gain
and also VOX controls for KX3 transmit.
So, just
Thanks Wayne. Yes, I was thinking of voice-mode. If I wanted to practice my
CW I would do that on the air with the hope that I would get some replies.
Always looking for that next QSO.
I did want to do all the adjustments for voice so I will turn the power down
low and hook up a dummy
No, you can't do this with the mini loop antenna, you need a good
strong signal source. Please read all the gory details at:
http://www.elecraft.com/manual/RX%20sideband%20null%20procedures%20rev%20A1.pdf
Works only with MCU 1.22 firmware.
73, DH3HS
P.S: Dear Elecraft webmaster: spaces in
I stil think that the owner's manual is telling us to do the
calibration, and the kit assembly manual is telling us not to. As I'm
lazy, and the kit assembly manual is more recent, I chose to not
calibrate. But I think there should be an erratum to the owner's manual
about this.
Jon LA4RT
Yes, the Owner's Manual does tell you that, Jon. However, Errata A2-2
dated July 5, 2012 states:
MAKE THESE CHANGES TO YOUR MANUAL BEFORE BEGINNING ASSEMBLY...
2. Page 2, Setup and Operation: Change the second bullet point to read
as follows:
Turn to page 4 to calibrate the KXFL3
Joel,
Thanks for the clarifying comment below. I remember reading the errata and
marking up my documents with changes but I totally briefed over the part
about the change to calibration (you noted below) and then forgot about it.
This was done in the rush to process all the errata sheets to get
In the past, instead of transcribing the content of the errata into the
main manual I have simple added a note at the appropriate place see
errata #1 and so on. Saves a lot of writing.
Regards,
Mike VP8NO
On 14/10/2012 14:04, Phil Hystad wrote:
Joel,
Thanks for the clarifying comment
On 10/13/2012 08:32 PM, Matt Maguire wrote:
On 14/10/2012, at 1:49 PM, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote:
I recommend that all users do the refinement.
With the new per-band alignment settings introduced in the latest firmware,
this is probably not a bad idea.
Wow, per-band
Gang, I just finished putting together my KX3 with the filter option, ATU, and
battery charger. I am just about to do the calibration for the filter but I
noticed that there is an LED or something that flashes, maybe once per 2
seconds?, inside the KX3. I can see it through the key/paddle
The flashing LED is on the KXBC3 board and indicates the processor on that
board is running. Should be in the manual/ instructions for that option.
73,
Lyle KK7P
Sent from my iPad
On Oct 13, 2012, at 4:52 PM, Phil Hystad phys...@mac.com wrote:
Gang, I just finished putting together my KX3
Didn't the assembly manual say the if the filter is shipped with the KX3, the
filter doesn't need to be calibrated?
Sent from my iPad
On Oct 13, 2012, at 6:57 PM, Phil Hystad phys...@mac.com wrote:
Gang, I just finished putting together my KX3 with the filter option, ATU,
and battery
Yes. This is correct and Elecraft has a configuration file for your KX3 by
your serial number including configuration/calibration data for any options
such as the filter.
On Sat, Oct 13, 2012 at 8:24 PM, hawley, charles j jr c-haw...@illinois.edu
wrote:
Didn't the assembly manual say the if
OK but I just looked in the assembly manual and the user guide and I did not
see anything about NOT doing the configuration/calibration of the filter.
Where is this located? I mean, the instruction saying that
configuration/calibration of the filter is not required if shipped with the
KX3.
The information on calibration of filter is in the owner's manual. The
version I have, it is on page 32 under the heading CALIBRATION. It
clearly states that if the filter and KX3 were ordered and shipped at the
same time, the filter calibration is not needed.
Elecraft retains configuration
On 10/13/2012 8:50 PM, Phil Hystad wrote:
OK but I just looked in the assembly manual and the user guide and I did not
see anything about NOT doing the configuration/calibration of the filter.
Where is this located?
This was mentioned several times here on the KX3 reflector. I didn't
know
OK, maybe I am misunderstanding something or mis-stating this question of
calibration/configuration.
First, my page 32 in my owner's manual DOES NOT have a section called
CALIBRATION. That is the top of page 31. And, right under that there is this
statement:
Most calibration steps are
I think there is a comma in the below excerpt from the manual that may be
misleading. If you're not comfortable, send and email to
supp...@elecraft.com and you will the correct information. I would
strongly advise against performing the filter calibration until you hear it
from Elecraft.
*Most
Page 31 of the owner's manual states that if you install a KXFL3 during kit
assembly, you need to run the receive sideband calibration on page 32. I don't
think this was done at the factory, as my cal values were quite a bit different
from the default values in the rig.
Mike
On 10/13/2012 08:50
Mike and all,
Whatever options you ordered with your KX3 were pre-aligned. BUT, can
you do a better job of it in your own shack after you assemble your
particular KX3 - the answer is a definite YES. The alignment that comes
with your KX3 is good, but with care, you can always do better.
than K2.
TNX 73,
Johnny VR2XMC
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Mike and all,
Whatever options you ordered with your KX3 were pre
On 14/10/2012, at 1:49 PM, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote:
I recommend that all users do the refinement.
With the new per-band alignment settings introduced in the latest firmware,
this is probably not a bad idea.
73, Matt VK2ACL
I want to qualify my previous posts on this topic. I translated
information sent to me from Elecraft support to try to help. What I wrote
was not explicit from Vic or Elecraft. It was only my interpretation of
the communications I received in an attempt to help.
73 John W4DX
On Sat, Oct 13,
Guys,
I initiated this series of e-mails on this topic. I had a simple question
about an LED light I could see
on the inside of the KX3. I mentioned I was about to do the calibration of the
filter and someone
told me that I did not have to do this. Others joined in and said that it was
true
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Question
Guys,
I initiated this series of e-mails on this topic. I had a simple
question about an LED light I could see on the inside of the KX3. I
mentioned I was about to do the calibration of the filter and someone
told me that I did not have to do
Phil Hystad-3 wrote
It could be that they were merely very minor differences due to the way
that the KX3 panel is different but I thought that there were a few other
things that were different too. Now, I can't specifically remember what
they were so I will have to watch the video again
Using the menu entry PREAMP, you can actually select 10 dB, 20 dB or
30 dB. According to the manual, 30 dB is the default for 6m.
The 10 dB preamp is also the isolation amp.
The 20 dB preamp has a better noise figure than the 20 dB one. The 30
db preamp is just the concatenation of the two
Is there a comparison of features in the KX3 that are different (in an improved
way) then the K3? And, is there a list of useful features of the K3 that are
not in the KX3 (ignoring things like power out or current 2-meter ability)?
If anyone has such a list or can provide such information it
Phil Hystad wrote:
Is there a comparison of features in the KX3 that are different (in
an improved way) then the K3? And, is there a list of useful
features of the K3 that are not in the KX3 (ignoring things like
power out or current 2-meter ability)?
The KX3 is, generally speaking,
Wayne,
Thanks for the message below. Actually, I was thinking of more subtle
differences in features between the two. I own a K3 and I will definitely be
buying a KX3 (probably this Fall). But, I watched a very nice video by Bob
Nagy (AB5N) on the features of the KX3
Does anyone know what the cost will be?
73
Alan
W1HYV
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on the reflector. You can search the archives you know ;-))
Try this one:
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