Re: [Elecraft] K3: ADC Ref calibration

2008-12-15 Thread VK5ABQ
Don't you hate it when your calibrated multimeter displays 5.00V on pin 2 of the ACC connector and you then don't have a reason for altering the setting? I feel like I've missed out :) - Shane K3/10: S/N 2127, KBPF3, KFL3B-FM, KFL3A-6K, KFL3A-2.8K, KFL3A-400, KTCXO3-1 KXV3. -- View this

Re: [Elecraft] K3: ADC Ref calibration

2008-12-15 Thread Matt Zilmer
Just use a different (uncalibrated) DMM Then you can change the setting _twice_! matt zilmer, W6NIA On Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:07:07 -0800 (PST), you wrote: Don't you hate it when your calibrated multimeter displays 5.00V on pin 2 of the ACC connector and you then don't have a reason for

Re: [Elecraft] K3: ADC Ref calibration

2008-12-15 Thread VK5ABQ
The multimeter *did* read 5.007 volts but I couldn't enter the additional 7mV into the K3. Talk about annoying Matt Zilmer wrote: Just use a different (uncalibrated) DMM Then you can change the setting _twice_! matt zilmer, W6NIA On Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:07:07 -0800 (PST), you

Re: [Elecraft] K3: ADC Ref calibration

2008-12-15 Thread Matt Zilmer
You have the satisfaction of knowing that your're right on the mark then. Well... at least very close. AND you've been spot on the whole time you've had the K3. Suggestion: Find somewhere else to tinker. The S-Meter is a good target. There has been some debate on that. Same with AGC

Re: [Elecraft] K3: ADC Ref calibration

2008-12-15 Thread VK5ABQ
I spend most of my time tinkering with the AGC-THR, AGC-SLP and RX-EQ - wish I had a dollar for every minute I've spent with the RX-EQ but that's The Other thread. Matt Zilmer wrote: You have the satisfaction of knowing that your're right on the mark then. Well... at least very close.