Re: [Elecraft] didn't make myself very clear :(

[Ron D'Eau Claire]

Back in the 1950's or 60's there was a great cartoon in QST showing an
anthropomorphic robot who looked like he was made out of junk box parts
flailing away operating a Ham station in a contest while the Ham relaxed in
the next room. 

It seems we have arrived. 

OTOH, there is the challenge of building the robot and making it work that
is sure to appeal to many, while some of us prefer to ride a horse instead
of a 4-wheeler, split fire wood with an axe instead of a hydraulic ram and
on the air we quite literally "pound brass". 

It's amazing how broad the range of interests in Ham radio have become.  

73, Ron AC7AC

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From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bill
W4ZV
Sent: Saturday, November 21, 2015 2:05 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] didn't make myself very clear :(

"So very few controls would actually be needed. Come to think of it, an
operator wouldn't even be needed!"

BINGO!  And how much fun would that be?  Which is exactly why I don't care
for the computer-to-computer modes.

73,  Bill  W4ZV


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Re: [Elecraft] didn't make myself very clear :(

[Phil Wheeler]

But Bill, this email list is the ultimate 
computer-to-computer mode. Well not really: No 
mechanism, here at least, for sending canned 
messages by hitting function keys :-)


73, Phil W7OX

On 11/21/15 2:05 AM, Bill W4ZV wrote:

"So very few controls would actually be needed. Come to think of it, an
operator wouldn't even be needed!"

BINGO!  And how much fun would that be?  Which is exactly why I don't care
for the computer-to-computer modes.

73,  Bill  W4ZV




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Re: [Elecraft] didn't make myself very clear :(

[Bill W4ZV]

"So very few controls would actually be needed. Come to think of it, an 
operator wouldn't even be needed!"

BINGO!  And how much fun would that be?  Which is exactly why I don't care
for the computer-to-computer modes.

73,  Bill  W4ZV



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Re: [Elecraft] didn't make myself very clear :(

[Bill]

The K3 is the perfect rig for everyone. Why do I say everyone? Simple, 
there are so many menu choices/settings that can be made - that the rig 
becomes customized to each individual. In other words, the K3 offers so 
much user versatility that it amounts to thousands of individual K3 rigs 
that are all different. I doubt if there are too many out there that are 
identical.


The K3 is a tinkering ham's dream. So many changes can be made - none 
with a soldering iron or tuning wand in hand.


Saving settings to computer files is a great idea, however, I have found 
nothing that beats keeping good notes. That way you will not reinvent 
the wheel some day down the road. Good notes will also rescue you from 
the fire of "something went wrong."


Bill W2BLC K3-Line
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Re: [Elecraft] didn't make myself very clear :(

[Darrell Bellerive VE7IU]

No, it is not perfect. There was a time when I would have loved to spend 
my time playing with each and every parameter to get things just as I 
want them. To tweak the settings to pull out that weak station in the 
midst of the giants. But not anymore. I have found I like simplicity!


Don't get me wrong, I think the K3S is most likely the best preforming, 
most configurable, and best supported radio ever made. But I would love 
to have this level of performance in a boat anchor form factor. No 
menus. One function per control, no pushbuttons - only toggle or rotary 
switches, a single knob for each control, no concentric knobs, no turn 
around and around forever controls (they need stops), etc. Where the 
operating manual can be summarized on a single page and reference every 
function of the radio.


And if radios are so smart now, why don't they configure themselves 
dynamically? Tune in a station plagued by QRM, the radio automatically 
adjusts bandwidth, notch, AGC, etc to give the clearest possible signal. 
If there is noise, the radio detects the noise and automatically 
switches in a noise blanker and/or noise reduction and optimizes it for 
the type of noise and the signal received.


And how about self-healing and field serviceable? The radio detects a 
hardware fault and seamlessly switches to a backup component. The radio 
then sends a message about the fault to the service centre and a 
technician is dispatched to service your radio, in your shack, at your 
convenience.


Now that is closer to perfect. :-) Eric and Wayne, care to take on these 
objectives for the K4?


In the meantime we will just have to make do...

73, Darrell VE7IU



On 15-11-20 04:05 AM, Bill wrote:
The K3 is the perfect rig for everyone. Why do I say everyone? Simple, 
there are so many menu choices/settings that can be made - that the 
rig becomes customized to each individual. In other words, the K3 
offers so much user versatility that it amounts to thousands of 
individual K3 rigs that are all different. I doubt if there are too 
many out there that are identical.


The K3 is a tinkering ham's dream. So many changes can be made - none 
with a soldering iron or tuning wand in hand.


Saving settings to computer files is a great idea, however, I have 
found nothing that beats keeping good notes. That way you will not 
reinvent the wheel some day down the road. Good notes will also rescue 
you from the fire of "something went wrong."


Bill W2BLC K3-Line

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Re: [Elecraft] didn't make myself very clear :(

[Phil Hystad]

>> In the meantime we will just have to make do…

I think “…just have to make do…” with Elecraft gear is just about the best you 
can have with ham radio. :-)

As far as single button per function on an Elecraft type radio but using “boat 
anchor form factor” would result in
a radio with at least a 1000 buttons and dials on it.  You would need a very 
physically large front panel of your boat anchor form factor radio to support 
all that.  In this modern age of radios, I think that menus and multi-function 
buttons and dials is the only way to go.

Besides, I have my last boat anchor receiver, (HQ-170A) that if I don’t find a 
buyer, I may just give it away to
the good will in order to make room in the ham shack.  I got rid of all other 
boat anchor equipment already.  Definitely not worth the space it takes up.

73, phil, K7PEH



> On Nov 20, 2015, at 9:10 AM, Phil Wheeler  wrote:
> 
> "I have found I like simplicity!": In this hobby, these days -- and on this 
> email list?  Surely you jest, Darrell ;-)
> 
> 73, Phil W7OX
> 
> On 11/20/15 8:50 AM, Darrell Bellerive VE7IU wrote:
>> No, it is not perfect. There was a time when I would have loved to spend my 
>> time playing with each and every parameter to get things just as I want 
>> them. To tweak the settings to pull out that weak station in the midst of 
>> the giants. But not anymore. I have found I like simplicity!
>> 
>> Don't get me wrong, I think the K3S is most likely the best preforming, most 
>> configurable, and best supported radio ever made. But I would love to have 
>> this level of performance in a boat anchor form factor. No menus. One 
>> function per control, no pushbuttons - only toggle or rotary switches, a 
>> single knob for each control, no concentric knobs, no turn around and around 
>> forever controls (they need stops), etc. Where the operating manual can be 
>> summarized on a single page and reference every function of the radio.
>> 
>> And if radios are so smart now, why don't they configure themselves 
>> dynamically? Tune in a station plagued by QRM, the radio automatically 
>> adjusts bandwidth, notch, AGC, etc to give the clearest possible signal. If 
>> there is noise, the radio detects the noise and automatically switches in a 
>> noise blanker and/or noise reduction and optimizes it for the type of noise 
>> and the signal received.
>> 
>> And how about self-healing and field serviceable? The radio detects a 
>> hardware fault and seamlessly switches to a backup component. The radio then 
>> sends a message about the fault to the service centre and a technician is 
>> dispatched to service your radio, in your shack, at your convenience.
>> 
>> Now that is closer to perfect. :-) Eric and Wayne, care to take on these 
>> objectives for the K4?
>> 
>> In the meantime we will just have to make do...
>> 
>> 73, Darrell VE7IU
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> On 15-11-20 04:05 AM, Bill wrote:
>>> The K3 is the perfect rig for everyone. Why do I say everyone? Simple, 
>>> there are so many menu choices/settings that can be made - that the rig 
>>> becomes customized to each individual. In other words, the K3 offers so 
>>> much user versatility that it amounts to thousands of individual K3 rigs 
>>> that are all different. I doubt if there are too many out there that are 
>>> identical.
>>> 
>>> The K3 is a tinkering ham's dream. So many changes can be made - none with 
>>> a soldering iron or tuning wand in hand.
>>> 
>>> Saving settings to computer files is a great idea, however, I have found 
>>> nothing that beats keeping good notes. That way you will not reinvent the 
>>> wheel some day down the road. Good notes will also rescue you from the fire 
>>> of "something went wrong."
>>> 
>>> Bill W2BLC K3-Line
>>> 
>>> 
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Re: [Elecraft] didn't make myself very clear :(

[Phil Wheeler]

"I have found I like simplicity!": In this hobby, 
these days -- and on this email list?  Surely you 
jest, Darrell ;-)


73, Phil W7OX

On 11/20/15 8:50 AM, Darrell Bellerive VE7IU wrote:
No, it is not perfect. There was a time when I 
would have loved to spend my time playing with 
each and every parameter to get things just as I 
want them. To tweak the settings to pull out 
that weak station in the midst of the giants. 
But not anymore. I have found I like simplicity!


Don't get me wrong, I think the K3S is most 
likely the best preforming, most configurable, 
and best supported radio ever made. But I would 
love to have this level of performance in a boat 
anchor form factor. No menus. One function per 
control, no pushbuttons - only toggle or rotary 
switches, a single knob for each control, no 
concentric knobs, no turn around and around 
forever controls (they need stops), etc. Where 
the operating manual can be summarized on a 
single page and reference every function of the 
radio.


And if radios are so smart now, why don't they 
configure themselves dynamically? Tune in a 
station plagued by QRM, the radio automatically 
adjusts bandwidth, notch, AGC, etc to give the 
clearest possible signal. If there is noise, the 
radio detects the noise and automatically 
switches in a noise blanker and/or noise 
reduction and optimizes it for the type of noise 
and the signal received.


And how about self-healing and field 
serviceable? The radio detects a hardware fault 
and seamlessly switches to a backup component. 
The radio then sends a message about the fault 
to the service centre and a technician is 
dispatched to service your radio, in your shack, 
at your convenience.


Now that is closer to perfect. :-) Eric and 
Wayne, care to take on these objectives for the K4?


In the meantime we will just have to make do...

73, Darrell VE7IU



On 15-11-20 04:05 AM, Bill wrote:
The K3 is the perfect rig for everyone. Why do 
I say everyone? Simple, there are so many menu 
choices/settings that can be made - that the 
rig becomes customized to each individual. In 
other words, the K3 offers so much user 
versatility that it amounts to thousands of 
individual K3 rigs that are all different. I 
doubt if there are too many out there that are 
identical.


The K3 is a tinkering ham's dream. So many 
changes can be made - none with a soldering 
iron or tuning wand in hand.


Saving settings to computer files is a great 
idea, however, I have found nothing that beats 
keeping good notes. That way you will not 
reinvent the wheel some day down the road. Good 
notes will also rescue you from the fire of 
"something went wrong."


Bill W2BLC K3-Line




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Re: [Elecraft] didn't make myself very clear :(

[Bob]

On 11/20/2015 12:29 PM, Phil Hystad wrote:

In the meantime we will just have to make do…

I think “…just have to make do…” with Elecraft gear is just about the best you 
can have with ham radio. :-)

As far as single button per function on an Elecraft type radio but using “boat 
anchor form factor” would result in
a radio with at least a 1000 buttons and dials on it.  You would need a very 
physically large front panel of your boat anchor form factor radio to support 
all that.
Worse than that.  If you could even duplicate the functionality with hollow 
state devices it would be a very large operating console and with quite a few 
relay type racks somewhere.   Think of the early mainframe computers.


73,
Bob
K2TK   ex KN2TKR (1956) & K2TKR

  In this modern age of radios, I think that menus and multi-function buttons 
and dials is the only way to go.

Besides, I have my last boat anchor receiver, (HQ-170A) that if I don’t find a 
buyer, I may just give it away to
the good will in order to make room in the ham shack.  I got rid of all other 
boat anchor equipment already.  Definitely not worth the space it takes up.

73, phil, K7PEH




On Nov 20, 2015, at 9:10 AM, Phil Wheeler  wrote:

"I have found I like simplicity!": In this hobby, these days -- and on this 
email list?  Surely you jest, Darrell ;-)

73, Phil W7OX

On 11/20/15 8:50 AM, Darrell Bellerive VE7IU wrote:

No, it is not perfect. There was a time when I would have loved to spend my 
time playing with each and every parameter to get things just as I want them. 
To tweak the settings to pull out that weak station in the midst of the giants. 
But not anymore. I have found I like simplicity!

Don't get me wrong, I think the K3S is most likely the best preforming, most 
configurable, and best supported radio ever made. But I would love to have this 
level of performance in a boat anchor form factor. No menus. One function per 
control, no pushbuttons - only toggle or rotary switches, a single knob for 
each control, no concentric knobs, no turn around and around forever controls 
(they need stops), etc. Where the operating manual can be summarized on a 
single page and reference every function of the radio.

And if radios are so smart now, why don't they configure themselves 
dynamically? Tune in a station plagued by QRM, the radio automatically adjusts 
bandwidth, notch, AGC, etc to give the clearest possible signal. If there is 
noise, the radio detects the noise and automatically switches in a noise 
blanker and/or noise reduction and optimizes it for the type of noise and the 
signal received.

And how about self-healing and field serviceable? The radio detects a hardware 
fault and seamlessly switches to a backup component. The radio then sends a 
message about the fault to the service centre and a technician is dispatched to 
service your radio, in your shack, at your convenience.

Now that is closer to perfect. :-) Eric and Wayne, care to take on these 
objectives for the K4?

In the meantime we will just have to make do...

73, Darrell VE7IU



On 15-11-20 04:05 AM, Bill wrote:

The K3 is the perfect rig for everyone. Why do I say everyone? Simple, there 
are so many menu choices/settings that can be made - that the rig becomes 
customized to each individual. In other words, the K3 offers so much user 
versatility that it amounts to thousands of individual K3 rigs that are all 
different. I doubt if there are too many out there that are identical.

The K3 is a tinkering ham's dream. So many changes can be made - none with a 
soldering iron or tuning wand in hand.

Saving settings to computer files is a great idea, however, I have found nothing that 
beats keeping good notes. That way you will not reinvent the wheel some day down the 
road. Good notes will also rescue you from the fire of "something went wrong."

Bill W2BLC K3-Line







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Re: [Elecraft] didn't make myself very clear :(

[Darrell Bellerive VE7IU]

That's where the smarts of the radio come in. There would be no buttons 
or menus for all of those features or configuration items. The radio 
sets and optimizes itself. If there is QRM, the radio itself adjusts the 
bandwidth, notch, agc, etc. to get the clearest signal. If there is 
noise, the radio turns on the noise blanker and/or noise reduction and 
finds the best setting for the type of noise and the signal desired.


It would all be automatic. The radio would set the mode, split 
frequency, etc all by itself. It would know what the signal is, and set 
itself up accordingly. If the DX station announced it was listening up 
2, the radio would automatically set the TX up 2.


So very few controls would actually be needed. Come to think of it, an 
operator wouldn't even be needed!


Okay, so now I am thinking this silliness of mine is getting out of 
hand. Back under my rock, I go...


73, Darrell VE7IU

On 15-11-20 01:35 PM, Bob wrote:



On 11/20/2015 12:29 PM, Phil Hystad wrote:

In the meantime we will just have to make do…
I think “…just have to make do…” with Elecraft gear is just about the 
best you can have with ham radio. :-)


As far as single button per function on an Elecraft type radio but 
using “boat anchor form factor” would result in
a radio with at least a 1000 buttons and dials on it.  You would need 
a very physically large front panel of your boat anchor form factor 
radio to support all that.
Worse than that.  If you could even duplicate the functionality with 
hollow state devices it would be a very large operating console and 
with quite a few relay type racks somewhere.   Think of the early 
mainframe computers.


73,
Bob
K2TK   ex KN2TKR (1956) & K2TKR
  In this modern age of radios, I think that menus and multi-function 
buttons and dials is the only way to go.


Besides, I have my last boat anchor receiver, (HQ-170A) that if I 
don’t find a buyer, I may just give it away to
the good will in order to make room in the ham shack.  I got rid of 
all other boat anchor equipment already.  Definitely not worth the 
space it takes up.


73, phil, K7PEH




On Nov 20, 2015, at 9:10 AM, Phil Wheeler  wrote:

"I have found I like simplicity!": In this hobby, these days -- and 
on this email list?  Surely you jest, Darrell ;-)


73, Phil W7OX

On 11/20/15 8:50 AM, Darrell Bellerive VE7IU wrote:
No, it is not perfect. There was a time when I would have loved to 
spend my time playing with each and every parameter to get things 
just as I want them. To tweak the settings to pull out that weak 
station in the midst of the giants. But not anymore. I have found I 
like simplicity!


Don't get me wrong, I think the K3S is most likely the best 
preforming, most configurable, and best supported radio ever made. 
But I would love to have this level of performance in a boat anchor 
form factor. No menus. One function per control, no pushbuttons - 
only toggle or rotary switches, a single knob for each control, no 
concentric knobs, no turn around and around forever controls (they 
need stops), etc. Where the operating manual can be summarized on a 
single page and reference every function of the radio.


And if radios are so smart now, why don't they configure themselves 
dynamically? Tune in a station plagued by QRM, the radio 
automatically adjusts bandwidth, notch, AGC, etc to give the 
clearest possible signal. If there is noise, the radio detects the 
noise and automatically switches in a noise blanker and/or noise 
reduction and optimizes it for the type of noise and the signal 
received.


And how about self-healing and field serviceable? The radio detects 
a hardware fault and seamlessly switches to a backup component. The 
radio then sends a message about the fault to the service centre 
and a technician is dispatched to service your radio, in your 
shack, at your convenience.


Now that is closer to perfect. :-) Eric and Wayne, care to take on 
these objectives for the K4?


In the meantime we will just have to make do...

73, Darrell VE7IU



On 15-11-20 04:05 AM, Bill wrote:
The K3 is the perfect rig for everyone. Why do I say everyone? 
Simple, there are so many menu choices/settings that can be made - 
that the rig becomes customized to each individual. In other 
words, the K3 offers so much user versatility that it amounts to 
thousands of individual K3 rigs that are all different. I doubt if 
there are too many out there that are identical.


The K3 is a tinkering ham's dream. So many changes can be made - 
none with a soldering iron or tuning wand in hand.


Saving settings to computer files is a great idea, however, I have 
found nothing that beats keeping good notes. That way you will not 
reinvent the wheel some day down the road. Good notes will also 
rescue you from the fire of "something went wrong."


Bill W2BLC K3-Line







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Re: [Elecraft] didn't make myself very clear :(

[Tristani Ramon]

Is there a button or combination of buttons/actions that can re-set the K3 to 
the “Factory Configuration”? After years of tweaking there is strong 
probability that one setting is competing against another.  Suggestions?

Ramón E. Tristani Sr., NQ9V
ramon.trist...@icloud.com 
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www.tristaniphotography.com 
> On Nov 19, 2015, at 8:36 PM, Bob McGraw - K4TAX  wrote:
> 
> I downloaded the manual and read it several times before I received my K3S.   
> I find most hams believe they can operate any old radio and don't need to 
> read the stinkin' manual.  HA!
> 
> As to operation, your QTH & noise, your antennas, your selection of optional 
> filters and options, choice of mike and key or paddle will make a difference 
> in the way the radio is configured or set to run specifically for you.The 
> way it comes from the factory is about 90% of what you'll need.  You should 
> have it on the air and getting good reports in 1 hour or less.
> 
> Every one will have or suggest individual tweaks or preferences. Just keep it 
> simple, change what you need to change and resist tweaking everything just 
> because someone said such and such needs to be changed.  If one makes a 
> change, I believe they should have a very good reason for making a change and 
> know what to expect after they make the change.  Otherwise, put it back to 
> the value(s) it was.
> 
> The K3S is far from the "cookie cutter" radios of Kenwood, ICOM, Yaesu, 
> Tentec and others.  It doesn't operate like those.  I know, I transitioned 
> from one of those competitive models.   There is a learning curve.  Once 
> mastered, it is a great performing radio.
> 
> And before you change anything, download he K3 Utility and make a file for 
> the "Factory Configuration".  You may find you need to return to that 
> configuration.
> 
> 73
> Bob, K4TAX
> 
> On 11/19/2015 7:12 PM, Jerry wrote:
>> The xyl always tells me that . . . I have read through the manual several 
>> times. I was hoping, like my camera that has a myriad of menus and 
>> selections, that someone has posted suggested setups for different modes - 
>> ie ssb or cw. At this point looking at the selections available it would 
>> take weeks of operation & trial & error to set up the radio for optimum 
>> performance - at least that's what it looks like for me . . .
> 
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[Elecraft] didn't make myself very clear :(

[Jerry]

The xyl always tells me that . . . I have read through the manual several 
times. I was hoping, like my camera that has a myriad of menus and selections, 
that someone has posted suggested setups for different modes - ie ssb or cw. At 
this point looking at the selections available it would take weeks of operation 
& trial & error to set up the radio for optimum performance - at least that's 
what it looks like for me . . .


Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2015 17:42:41 -0600
From: Bob McGraw - K4TAX 
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] About to fire up the k3s for the 1st time
Message-ID: <564d0cf1.5000...@blomand.net>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252; format=flowed

Yep, it's in the manual.  Page 4.

73
Bob, K4TAX
K3S s/n 10163

On 11/18/2015 3:27 PM, Jerry wrote:
> After some 2 months of building my shack, acquiring new gear and setting up 
> some wire antennas I'm finally ready to turn on the rig. Is there a 'quick 
> start guide' to get going? Any suggestions from those who know would be 
> greatly appreciated.
>
> Tnx
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Re: [Elecraft] didn't make myself very clear :(

[Bob McGraw - K4TAX]

I downloaded the manual and read it several times before I received my 
K3S.   I find most hams believe they can operate any old radio and don't 
need to read the stinkin' manual.  HA!


As to operation, your QTH & noise, your antennas, your selection of 
optional filters and options, choice of mike and key or paddle will make 
a difference in the way the radio is configured or set to run 
specifically for you.The way it comes from the factory is about 90% 
of what you'll need.  You should have it on the air and getting good 
reports in 1 hour or less.


Every one will have or suggest individual tweaks or preferences. Just 
keep it simple, change what you need to change and resist tweaking 
everything just because someone said such and such needs to be changed.  
If one makes a change, I believe they should have a very good reason for 
making a change and know what to expect after they make the change.  
Otherwise, put it back to the value(s) it was.


The K3S is far from the "cookie cutter" radios of Kenwood, ICOM, Yaesu, 
Tentec and others.  It doesn't operate like those.  I know, I 
transitioned from one of those competitive models.   There is a learning 
curve.  Once mastered, it is a great performing radio.


And before you change anything, download he K3 Utility and make a file 
for the "Factory Configuration".  You may find you need to return to 
that configuration.


73
Bob, K4TAX

On 11/19/2015 7:12 PM, Jerry wrote:

The xyl always tells me that . . . I have read through the manual several times. I was 
hoping, like my camera that has a myriad of menus and selections, that someone has 
posted suggested setups for different modes - ie ssb or cw. At this point looking at 
the selections available it would take weeks of operation & trial & error to 
set up the radio for optimum performance - at least that's what it looks like for me . 
. .



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Re: [Elecraft] didn't make myself very clear :(

[Bob N3MNT]

The radio should work out of the box just fine.  As you find areas where you
want to tweak a function ( ie filter width or keyer speed) read that portion
of the manual.  Before you know it you will be an expert.  The radio is very
forgiving and capable..Enjoy it while you learn it.



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Re: [Elecraft] didn't make myself very clear :(

[Brian Hemmis]

A great $ 50 investment is a download of Win4K3 which makes all this K3 
tweaking a breeze. Tom offers a sample download to try before buying. Works 
with the KX3 and on multiple computers too. No annual fee either. Buy it once !
73, Brian K3USC (since 1962)


> On Nov 19, 2015, at 9:03 PM, Bob N3MNT  wrote:
> 
> The radio should work out of the box just fine.  As you find areas where you
> want to tweak a function ( ie filter width or keyer speed) read that portion
> of the manual.  Before you know it you will be an expert.  The radio is very
> forgiving and capable..Enjoy it while you learn it.
> 
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] didn't make myself very clear :(

[Don Wilhelm]

Tristani,

Yes, there is a combination of buttons that will set the K3 (or K3S) to 
the Factory Defaults.
In the process, several calibration settings are also set to the factory 
standard default values - but those values may not be the ones that 
exactly match your K3S - there are calibration settings that are unique 
to each K3 (K3S).
The process for EEINIT (Parameter Initialization) can be found on page 
66 of the manual.
If you have saved a configuration using K3Utility prior to encountering 
any problems, you can restore that configuration and the calibration 
settings will also be restored.  If you have not saved a configuration 
when the K3S was operating properly, you will have to go through the 
calibration procedures after doing an EEINIT.


Bottom line, save a configuration file on your computer when you get 
your K3S and again after making any significant changes.  In case of 
difficulty, you can then try an EEINIT and reload the last working 
configuration and you should be "good to go".


73,
Don W3FPR

On 11/19/2015 8:46 PM, Tristani Ramon wrote:

Is there a button or combination of buttons/actions that can re-set the K3 to 
the “Factory Configuration”? After years of tweaking there is strong 
probability that one setting is competing against another.  Suggestions?




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Re: [Elecraft] didn't make myself very clear :(

[Phil Wheeler]

Jerry,

It's a great radio. It will do well even before 
you "set up the radio for optimum performance" -- 
which is always a subjective term, anyway.


Just get it on the air and enjoy it :-)

73, Phil W7OX

On 11/19/15 5:12 PM, Jerry wrote:

The xyl always tells me that . . . I have read through the manual several times. I was 
hoping, like my camera that has a myriad of menus and selections, that someone has 
posted suggested setups for different modes - ie ssb or cw. At this point looking at 
the selections available it would take weeks of operation & trial & error to 
set up the radio for optimum performance - at least that's what it looks like for me . 
. .





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Re: [Elecraft] didn't make myself very clear :(

[Don Wilhelm]

Jerry,

Much of what you see on this reflector is the result of personal choices 
of the various operators.  Each of us has our favorite settings that 
have been derived from our own personal desires and operating styles.


However, the K3 (and K3S) can be used "out of the box" with its default 
settings.  So operate it for a while with those defaults.


Look through the options presented in the manual to get an idea about 
how the K3S can be configured and you should see just how versatile it 
can be in configuring it for your personal preferences.


Yes, you can ask others for their settings, but since those preferences 
vary from operator to operator, you are just as good using the defaults 
initially.
Over some operating time along with a review of the menu settings, you 
should be able to customize the K3S to your desires.  Use it as-is for a 
while, and listen to the settings that others use, but more importantly, 
listen to "why" they use those settings and decide whether those reasons 
fit you operating preferences.  We all like to think our particular 
choices are "the best", but they may not apply to all.  If those choices 
were to apply to all, then they would be present in the default 
settings.  Use the defaults and then vary from them as you see fit after 
some operating experience with the K3S.


73,
Don W3FPR

On 11/19/2015 8:12 PM, Jerry wrote:

The xyl always tells me that . . . I have read through the manual several times. I was 
hoping, like my camera that has a myriad of menus and selections, that someone has 
posted suggested setups for different modes - ie ssb or cw. At this point looking at 
the selections available it would take weeks of operation & trial & error to 
set up the radio for optimum performance - at least that's what it looks like for me . 
. .





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