Hi Ed, Glad to hear the module is working well for you. Yes, the basics are covered pretty well even in the KX3 owner's manual (latest release, plus errata). the KX3-2M/-4M manual goes into great details on installation, setup, specs, etc.
tnx Wayne N6KR On Jul 4, 2014, at 12:51 PM, Edward R Cole <kl...@acsalaska.net> wrote: > Wayne, > > OK, I was not saying a manual would not be useful or appreciated, only that > basic info to start using the KX3-2M is already available. I am using mine > on SSB and local FM channels. I even added the local NOAA wx channel at > 162.475 MHz without any more information than what is in the KX3 manual > (easier to do using the memory editor sw). > > Certainly, safe handling of the credit-card sized module is important so > careful reading of the installation is advised. Even as a field tester, I > made a simple mistake that resulted in 0.3w vs 3.0w RF output. Fortunately > no permanent harm came from that. I'm getting great on-air reports using the > KX3-2M. Next is adding a 30w amplifier (RFC-2-23). > > I'll be interested in seeing the new 2m manual. > > 73, Ed - KL7UW > > At 11:18 AM 7/4/2014, Wayne Burdick wrote: >> There are some additional subtleties :) We hope to post the first edition >> of the manual next week. >> >> Wayne >> N6KR >> >> >> On Jul 1, 2014, at 12:55 PM, Edward R Cole <kl...@acsalaska.net> wrote: >> >> > From: Tony Rowland <biggsbigb...@gmail.com> >> > To: "elecraft@mailman.qth.net" <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> >> > Subject: [Elecraft] Kx 3 2 meter manual >> > Message-ID: <d42bfb2f-045b-4ace-a21a-d0c3c984a...@gmail.com> >> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii >> > >> > >> > When will the 2 meter manual be ready for download? >> > Sent from my iPad >> > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- >> > Um - what were you looking to learn from a 2M manual? >> > >> > The conversion is a credit card sized pc board with two "very" tiny >> > connectors to couple LO and ANT. Screw in the sma connector, connect LO & >> > ANT to pcb, two 4-40 machine screws hold it in place on top of the ATU, >> > add a metal shield. Final step screw thru the TO-220 PA transistor tab to >> > the cabinet - less than an hour procedure. All covered in the >> > installation manual. >> > >> > To use it with the KX3, go to page-21 of the KX3 Owner's Manual under >> > "Transverter Bands" and follow the instructions for the KX3-2M. I suggest: >> > XVn = XV1 >> > XV1 RF = 144 >> > XV1 IF = 50 >> > XV1 PWR = 3.0 >> > XV1 ADR = Trn 0 >> > >> > Use KX3 Frequency Memory Editor to add 2m channels. >> > >> > That's it! >> > >> > >> > 73, Ed - KL7UW >> > http://www.kl7uw.com >> > "Kits made by KL7UW" >> > Dubus Mag business: >> > dubus...@gmail.com >> > >> > ______________________________________________________________ >> > 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 >> > Message delivered to n...@elecraft.com > > 73, Ed - KL7UW > http://www.kl7uw.com > "Kits made by KL7UW" > Dubus Mag business: > dubus...@gmail.com > ______________________________________________________________ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
