[Elecraft] K3: Elecraft Wiki (was Noise reduction

[Edward R. Cole]

I think folks should realize something, here.  Anytime you begin in a 
new enterprise (like learning a new language, studying a new topic, 
beginning a new class, ..or learning to operate a new piece of 
equipment - aka the K3) you start out totally bewildered by the 
subject.  Depending on the complexity and maybe your lack of 
background on the subject, the starting steps seem difficult and 
confusing.  But as you begin to learn, subsequent learning comes 
easier as you build on what you have already learned.

I found the process of becoming acquainted with the operation of the 
K3 fit this scenario, exactly.  My first three weeks were hard and 
confusing until I began to learn the terminology and style of the 
system controls, then things picked up easier and more rapidly.  The 
K3 is not the most complicated subject/device I have ever tried to 
master, but it is not the simplest, either.

Anything worth mastering will likely take time.  That is counter to 
the "Instant gratification" mood most have these days.  So a wiki 
learning system may help, a good FAQ helps, reading the manual and 
trying out different settings helps, giving yourself  time to learn - HELPS.

What is nice about the K3 is it offers a challenge that extends 
beyond  15 or 30-minutes.  It has capabilities that can make your 
experience interesting and fun for years.  And since 
upgrades/improvements come regularly, there is no end to this.  This is good!

When life offers nothing new or interesting - then its time to change 
your life.  I have many times over.  I hope I never run out of new 
worlds to conquer and understand.  Ham radio has provided this for me 
since I was 14-years old (1958).


73, Ed - KL7UW, WD2XSH/45
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