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 [email protected] and you will the correct information. I would strongly advise against performing the filter calibration until you hear it from Elecraft.
*Most calibration steps are performed at the* *factory for both kit and assembled KX3s.* There is one exception: If you install a KXFL3 roofing filter during KX3 kit assembly*, *or install one in a factory assembled KX3 *after initial* *purchase, *you’ll need to perform the Receive Sideband calibration step (pg 32). On Sat, Oct 13, 2012 at 9:25 PM, Phil Hystad <[email protected]> wrote: > 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 performed at the factory for both kit and > assembled KX3s. > There is one exception: If you install a KXFL3 roofing filter during the > KX3 kit assembly, or install one in a factory assembled KX3 after initial > purchase, you'll need to perform the Receive Sideband calibration step (pg. > 32)." > > So, is this what you are referring to because it seems to suggest that > there still is a calibration procedure associated with the KXFL3. > > Thanks for any additional help and clarity you can provide. By the way, > my owner's manual is Revision B4, June 1, 2012 which is the same as > currently available as "the latest" on the Elecraft web site. > > > 73, phil, K7PEH > > > On Oct 13, 2012, at 6:14 PM, John Strandberg <[email protected]> wrote: > > 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 files for each KX3 it ships which includes > calibration data for the filter. I know this because I made a very dumb > error in building my kit and Elecraft support worked me through the > troubleshooting process and the last try before sending back fixed it. One > of the troubleshooting steps was to do a REINIT which sets all > configuration and calibration data back to factory default. Once I > notified Vic in support that my problem was solved and I was going to do > the filter calibration, he came back immediately and said "Stop Don't!" and > my S/N configuration file was attached to the email. He told me just to > upload the config file. I uploaded it and my KX3 absolutely lit up. It > was an amazing moment and this radio has been amazing ever since. > > If you can't find the statement on no need to do filter calibration in the > manual, just repost and I'll find it in the current version manual. > > 73 John W4DX > On Sat, Oct 13, 2012 at 8:50 PM, Phil Hystad <[email protected]> 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? I mean, the instruction saying that >> configuration/calibration of the filter is not required if shipped with the >> KX3. By the way, even though it was shipped, I did install it and the >> configuration instructions say that the procedure must be performed >> whenever the filter is removed or replaced. >> >> What is this configuration file you mention that is associated with my >> serial number. Is this something I need to request? >> >> Also, if this too is documented somewhere I must have missed that. I do >> admit to not reading the user guide cover to cover yet. >> >> phil >> >> >> On Oct 13, 2012, at 5:31 PM, John Strandberg <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> 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 < >> [email protected]> wrote: >> >>> 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" <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> > 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 >>> plug opening. >>> > >>> > Does anyone know what this is? Is there meaning to the flash? Is it >>> important? >>> > >>> > Thanks, >>> > >>> > 73, phil, K7PEH >>> > >>> > ______________________________________________________________ >>> > 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 >>> ______________________________________________________________ >>> 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 >>> >> >> >> > > ______________________________________________________________ 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
