[Elecraft] Newbie

[Robert Galambos]

i am also a newbie (i was the one who asked where the volume control 
was...boy did i get flack for that one)

but i must tell you the manual could be really revamped up, to the point 
that newbies can use it. right now, you may think that it is designed 
with less experienced operators, but , in my opinion falls very short in 
that regard.

the digital section is lacking on some practical information on where 
cables should be used where (there are/were a lot of question about that 
here and the KX3 reflector that proves my point)

while there is more practical information the a ICOM manual, it is not 
anywhere close to where a new person can read it and use it as solely 
use it reference material

On 12-08-06 9:59 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
> Ralph,
>
> I am going to assume the KX3, but you do need to specify the type in the
> subject line for the best results.
>
> The KXBC3 option is not yet available, so you need to "ignore" that part
> of the manual.  It will do what it says when installed.  Note that it is
> an option, and not required.  Until that option is available, you will
> have to remove the batteries for re-charging (also the "clock" will be
> rest to zero when you power off).
>
> Newbies are welcome right here - ask away, and you will usually find a
> response in short order.
>
> The KX3 manual itself has a lot of "how-to" information in it.  I
> suggest you sit down with your KX3 along with the manual and "walk
> through" the procedures as you read the manual.
>
> There is also a Yahoo Group for the KX3, but much of the information is
> duplicated on this reflector.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> On 8/6/2012 8:03 PM, Ralph Bagwell wrote:
>> Is there a "newbie" section ? I read the manual and still have difficulty with simple operations . ( I just opened the box )
>>
>> I'm still trying to understand how to charge the batteries  ( for instance ) - I hate to "experiment" on such a nice piece of gear - I'd like absolute detail on "how-to" rather than clicking and turning knobs at almost random to do simple things . I don't want to hurt the beautiful device .
>>
>> thanks,
>>
>> ralph ( xe1hi )
>>
>>
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