[Elecraft] KX3 freq stability module request

[Mike Studer]

Thank you all for the excellent information.  I will work on it.
Mike

On 5/28/2013 10:49 AM, mzilmer at magellangps.com wrote:
> Comment:
> The K3EXREF for the K3 is locked to a 10 MHz reference (usually a Rb clock or GPS timing receiver).  Even with this external frequency reference, the K3's stated accuracy is "within 2 Hz".
>
> I ran the temperature compensation procedure on the KX3, and it's about the same accuracy as the K3 with the external reference.  At least I can't measure the difference using a freq counter with that same 10 Mhz GPSDO reference input.
>
> The procedure is easy to follow and takes only about one hour to perform.
>
> Matt Zilmer, W6NIA
> Semper Gumby
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of David G4DMP
> Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 10:37 AM
> To: Mike Studer
> Cc: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 freq stability module request
>
> It only takes less than an hour, Mike. Surely you could spend the time going through the procedure rather than spending $s on such a module even if it will ever be available.
>
> My KX3 does not shift more than 2-4 Hz  from 10C to 50C. It's well worth going through the procedure.
>
> 73 de David G4DMP
>
> In a recent message, Mike Studer <k6eep at hamsoftware.org> writes
>> I don't have the time to cook/freeze my radio to 'fix' it.
>> I would think that there would be a big demand for portable digital
>> modes.  I can work people using my phone for goodness sake.
>> Is there any possibility that a stable frequency module will come out?
>> I am trying to decide if I should keep the radio.
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