Re: [Elecraft] KX3 External Transverter and ATU TUNE disable option suggestion

2014-01-05 Thread David Anderson
Hi Don, Thanks for that. I was not referring specifically to the Elecraft XV series of transverters, as I have plans to rebuild my home built transverter for 144 MHz. So this was a general comment for those who want to use external transverters with their KX3, as I imagine quite a few may

[Elecraft] KX3 External Transverter and ATU TUNE disable option suggestion

2014-01-04 Thread David Anderson
Dear Elecraft, I am planning to use my KX3 with an external transverter. The KX3 has only the single main antenna socket, and it is important that I do not accidentally transmit too high a power into the transverter's input attenuator and mixer. Normally I would want a very low power level.

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 External Transverter and ATU TUNE disable option suggestion

2014-01-04 Thread Don Wilhelm
Dave, If you are referring to he Elecraft XV series transverters, then I suggest that you set up the transverter to use 4 watts input. That is a level that is quite controllable and the attenuator in the XV transverter will handle it with no problems. ATU Tune will behave as expected and