[Elecraft] [K3] KTCXO3-1 and standard TXCO drift rates

[Tony Estep]

On Sat, Apr 7, 2012 at 9:15 AM, Robert Young <w9mo2011 at gmail.com> wrote:

> ...If both stations have that software option enabled...

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Yep, that's almost certainly what is happening, making it seem as if
something is drifting. A little time spent operating PSK and/or reading the
mail on PSK contacts will reveal that this happens on many QSOs, especially
at the beginning. I think it's safe to say that your K3 isn't drifting.

If you want a more robust answer with regard to your signal drift, fire up
WSPR. First, receive a bunch of signals and not the numbers in your drift
column. They should be mostly 0, with a few -1 and +1. Then transmit and
see what the other guys say about your drift. Again, most should say 0 with
a few -1 and/or +1.

Tony KT0NY

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