[Elecraft] K3 - Some Questions

[Wayne Burdick]

On Aug 11, 2011, at 7:33 PM, Bruce J. Howes wrote:

> Thanks Wayne, replies/questions below.
>
> Modes - found the FM, currently shut off, so perhaps I should just  
> create a macro to mode switch?

You could. But since there are MODE UP/DN switches, I think you'll  
find that you never need more than two key taps to change modes. The  
mode is also remember per-band.

Also check out the per-band quick memories (M1-M4). You could set them  
up for as many as four different modes on each band, so you can  
quickly get to favorite starting place for each mode.

>
> AM Broadcast - yes, that explains what I noticed, seems to really  
> attenuate anything below 1200 Kc

It's about 20-25 dB by the time you get to 500 kHz. This helps protect  
the K3's PIN-diode T/R switch from extremely strong low-frequency  
signals.

If you want to bypass the high-pass filter, you can install a KXV3  
module and connect your AM broadcast RX antenna to RX IN.


> More Feedback to Wayne
> Love, love, love the KPA500, you and your staff did an amazing job  
> on that one, and running off 120 is very nice as well. Enjoying the  
> building process, and look forward to the antenna tuner. Paired with  
> the K3 and P3, I find little need to use my Icom 7700 and PW1 amp  
> any longer.

Darn :)


> The K3 hands down as become my "go to" rig. Looking forward to the  
> next set of Elecraft projects.

Me, too. So, back to the salt mine I go....

Wayne
N6KR