[Elecraft] K3 Operating Tip: Adding text labels to ANT1 and ANT2

[wayne burdick]

If you have a K3 with the internal automatic antenna tuner installed 
(KAT3), you can assign text labels to each of the two antenna jacks 
(ANT1 and ANT2). Once you've assigned a label, tapping the ANT switch 
or changing bands will briefly flash the antenna name. This serves as a 
reminder of which antenna is in use -- especially useful for those of 
in the 50 And Beyond club.

For example, if you have a triband yagi and a dipole connected to the 
K3, you might name them "YAGI" and "DIPL".

One good reason to assign names to the antennas: you may want to A/B 
test antennas on individual received signals. The ATU covers a wide 
matching range, allowing you to use each of the two antennas on bands 
outside their design frequency range. So, you could end up with several 
bands on which both antennas are useful. This is especially true during 
field outings, where you might have two long-wire antennas oriented in 
different directions.

Here's how to assign names:

1. Select ANT1 or 2 by tapping the ANT switch.

2. *Hold* the ANT switch until the antenna symbol and blank text field 
appears on the VFO B display.

3. Use VFO A to select which character to change.

4. Use VFO B to select a character (A-Z, 0-9, and various symbols).

5. After selecting all characters, tap ANT to return to normal 
operation.

This is covered in the Owner's Manual under Basic Operation/Antenna 
Selection and Matching (page 22 of the rev C manual).

73,
Wayne
N6KR

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