Robert, We did include a lot of material for first-time users, but we had to draw the line somewhere. We're planning to expand the digital section, and we'll always be improving it based on user feedback.
Meanwhile, if there are specific areas you'd like to know more about, just ask. Our reflector is a great place to start. There's also the ARRL Handbook, and other League guides to just about everything. 73, Wayne N6KR On Aug 6, 2012, at 8:22 PM, Robert Galambos wrote: > i am also a newbie (i was the one who asked where the volume control > was...boy did i get flack for that one) > > but i must tell you the manual could be really revamped up, to the > point > that newbies can use it. right now, you may think that it is designed > with less experienced operators, but , in my opinion falls very > short in > that regard. > > the digital section is lacking on some practical information on where > cables should be used where (there are/were a lot of question about > that > here and the KX3 reflector that proves my point) > > while there is more practical information the a ICOM manual, it is not > anywhere close to where a new person can read it and use it as solely > use it reference material > > On 12-08-06 9:59 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: >> Ralph, >> >> I am going to assume the KX3, but you do need to specify the type >> in the >> subject line for the best results. >> >> The KXBC3 option is not yet available, so you need to "ignore" that >> part >> of the manual. It will do what it says when installed. Note that >> it is >> an option, and not required. Until that option is available, you >> will >> have to remove the batteries for re-charging (also the "clock" will >> be >> rest to zero when you power off). >> >> Newbies are welcome right here - ask away, and you will usually >> find a >> response in short order. >> >> The KX3 manual itself has a lot of "how-to" information in it. I >> suggest you sit down with your KX3 along with the manual and "walk >> through" the procedures as you read the manual. >> >> There is also a Yahoo Group for the KX3, but much of the >> information is >> duplicated on this reflector. >> >> 73, >> Don W3FPR >> >> On 8/6/2012 8:03 PM, Ralph Bagwell wrote: >>> Is there a "newbie" section ? I read the manual and still have >>> difficulty with simple operations . ( I just opened the box ) >>> >>> I'm still trying to understand how to charge the batteries ( for >>> instance ) - I hate to "experiment" on such a nice piece of gear - >>> I'd like absolute detail on "how-to" rather than clicking and >>> turning knobs at almost random to do simple things . I don't want >>> to hurt the beautiful device . >>> >>> thanks, >>> >>> ralph ( xe1hi ) >>> >>> >> ______________________________________________________________ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
