I think folks should realize something, here. Anytime you begin in a new enterprise (like learning a new language, studying a new topic, beginning a new class, ..or learning to operate a new piece of equipment - aka the K3) you start out totally bewildered by the subject. Depending on the complexity and maybe your lack of background on the subject, the starting steps seem difficult and confusing. But as you begin to learn, subsequent learning comes easier as you build on what you have already learned.
I found the process of becoming acquainted with the operation of the K3 fit this scenario, exactly. My first three weeks were hard and confusing until I began to learn the terminology and style of the system controls, then things picked up easier and more rapidly. The K3 is not the most complicated subject/device I have ever tried to master, but it is not the simplest, either. Anything worth mastering will likely take time. That is counter to the "Instant gratification" mood most have these days. So a wiki learning system may help, a good FAQ helps, reading the manual and trying out different settings helps, giving yourself time to learn - HELPS. What is nice about the K3 is it offers a challenge that extends beyond 15 or 30-minutes. It has capabilities that can make your experience interesting and fun for years. And since upgrades/improvements come regularly, there is no end to this. This is good! When life offers nothing new or interesting - then its time to change your life. I have many times over. I hope I never run out of new worlds to conquer and understand. Ham radio has provided this for me since I was 14-years old (1958). 73, Ed - KL7UW, WD2XSH/45 ====================================== BP40IQ 500 KHz - 10-GHz www.kl7uw.com EME: 50-1.1kW?, 144-1.4kw, 432-100w, 1296-testing*, 3400-? DUBUS Magazine USA Rep [email protected] ====================================== ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
