[Elecraft] K3 Operating Tip: Special display modes (time, voltage, temperature, etc.)

[wayne burdick]

The VFO B display normally shows the VFO B frequency. As you've 
probably discovered, it also shows decoded CW or DATA-mode text, menu 
entries, memory numbers and their labels, and the RIT/XIT offset (as 
you turn the offset knob).

You can also set up the VFO B display to show a variety of useful 
system parameters, including:

   time (24-hour)
   date (US or EU format)
   supply voltage
   current drain
   KPA3 heatsink temperature
   front panel compartment temperature

If you have the TECH MD menu entry set to ON, the list expands to 
include PLL voltages, audio output voltage (AFV), and dBV (audio level 
relative to most recent AFV reading). The latter is very useful for 
comparing signal levels (usually, you'd turn AGC OFF in this case).

To access these special displays, simply tap DISP, then rotate VFO B 
until you find the display of interest. Tap DISP again to return to the 
normal VFO B display.

73,
Wayne
N6KR

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