[Elecraft] [K3] K3EXREF K144REFLK and K144XV

[Bruce Beford]

Couldn't this be automated for those with the K3EXREF?

Since the K3EXREF is applying a "fudge factor" (technical term) based on the
instantaneous error of the 49 MHz TXCO, one could "simply" read the
correction and the front panel temp over a thermal "run". The data could
then be massaged (another techinal term) internally, to come up with the
tabular data needed. Yes?

Bruce, N1RX





Wayne, N6KR wrote:

> What we could do in a future release is provide a way for customers to  
> manually generate and use 1-degree data. Call it "Method 4." It seems  
> a bit onerous, but here's the idea: First, you'd put your K3 in the  
> refrigerator long enough to get to 0C, or the desired low operating  
> temp. Next, set the rig up with an accurate frequency counter  
> connected to the output of the oscillator, and put the cover back on,  
> or at least part of the way on (the freq counter cable has to come out  
> at the back or side). Then, as the radio heats up, write down the  
> oscillator frequencies for each 1-degree point. <snip>