[Elecraft] KX3 Question

[John Strandberg]

I think there is a comma in the below excerpt from the manual that may be
misleading.  If you're not comfortable, send and email to
support at elecraft.com and you will the correct information.  I would
strongly advise against performing the filter calibration until you hear it
from Elecraft.

*Most calibration steps are performed at the*
*factory for both kit and assembled KX3s.*
There is one exception: If you install a KXFL3
roofing filter during KX3 kit assembly*, *or install
one in a factory assembled KX3 *after initial*
*purchase, *you’ll need to perform the Receive
Sideband calibration step (pg 32).

On Sat, Oct 13, 2012 at 9:25 PM, Phil Hystad <phystad at mac.com> wrote:

> OK, maybe I am misunderstanding something or mis-stating this question of
> calibration/configuration.
>
> First, my page 32 in my owner's manual DOES NOT have a section called
> CALIBRATION.  That is the top of page 31.  And, right under that there is
> this statement:
>
> "Most calibration steps are performed at the factory for both kit and
> assembled KX3s.
> There is one exception:  If you install a KXFL3 roofing filter during the
> KX3 kit assembly, or install one in a factory assembled KX3 after initial
> purchase, you'll need to perform the Receive Sideband calibration step (pg.
> 32)."
>
> So, is this what you are referring to because it seems to suggest that
> there still is a calibration procedure associated with the KXFL3.
>
> Thanks for any additional help and clarity you can provide.  By the way,
> my owner's manual is Revision B4, June 1, 2012 which is the same as
> currently available as "the latest" on the Elecraft web site.
>
>
> 73, phil, K7PEH
>
>
> On Oct 13, 2012, at 6:14 PM, John Strandberg <w4dx at arrl.net> wrote:
>
> The information on calibration of filter is in the owner's manual. The
> version I have, it is on page 32 under the heading "CALIBRATION".  It
> clearly states that if the filter and KX3 were ordered and shipped at the
> same time, the filter calibration is not needed.
>
> Elecraft retains configuration files for each KX3 it ships which includes
> calibration data for the filter.  I know this because I made a very dumb
> error in building my kit and Elecraft support worked me through the
> troubleshooting process and the last try before sending back fixed it.  One
> of the troubleshooting steps was to do a REINIT which sets all
> configuration and calibration data back to factory default.  Once I
> notified Vic in support that my problem was solved and I was going to do
> the filter calibration, he came back immediately and said "Stop Don't!" and
> my S/N configuration file was attached to the email.  He told me just to
> upload the config file.  I uploaded it and my KX3 absolutely lit up.  It
> was an amazing moment and this radio has been amazing ever since.
>
> If you can't find the statement on no need to do filter calibration in the
> manual, just repost and I'll find it in the current version manual.
>
> 73 John W4DX
> On Sat, Oct 13, 2012 at 8:50 PM, Phil Hystad <phystad at mac.com> wrote:
>
>> OK but I just looked in the assembly manual and the user guide and I did
>> not see anything about NOT doing the configuration/calibration of the
>> filter.  Where is this located?  I mean, the instruction saying that
>> configuration/calibration of the filter is not required if shipped with the
>> KX3.  By the way, even though it was shipped, I did install it and the
>> configuration instructions say that the procedure must be performed
>> whenever the filter is removed or replaced.
>>
>> What is this configuration file you mention that is associated with my
>> serial number.  Is this something I need to request?
>>
>> Also, if this too is documented somewhere I must have missed that.  I do
>> admit to not reading the user guide cover to cover yet.
>>
>> phil
>>
>>
>> On Oct 13, 2012, at 5:31 PM, John Strandberg <w4dx at arrl.net> wrote:
>>
>> Yes. This is correct and Elecraft has a configuration file for your KX3
>> by your serial number including configuration/calibration data for any
>> options such as the filter.
>>
>> On Sat, Oct 13, 2012 at 8:24 PM, hawley, charles j jr <
>> c-hawley at illinois.edu> wrote:
>>
>>> Didn't the assembly manual say the if the filter is shipped with the
>>> KX3, the filter doesn't need to be calibrated?
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPad
>>>
>>> On Oct 13, 2012, at 6:57 PM, "Phil Hystad" <phystad at mac.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> > Gang, I just finished putting together my KX3 with the filter option,
>>> ATU, and battery charger.  I am just about to do the calibration for the
>>> filter but I noticed that there is an LED or something that flashes, maybe
>>> once per 2 seconds?, inside the KX3.  I can see it through the key/paddle
>>> plug opening.
>>> >
>>> > Does anyone know what this is?  Is there meaning to the flash?  Is it
>>> important?
>>> >
>>> > Thanks,
>>> >
>>> > 73, phil, K7PEH
>>> >
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