[Elecraft] K3: changing modes changes the frequency?

[Tom Blahovici]

Hi
Yes but it wasn't friendly today. I looked but I guess I overlooked this. 
Thanks, Tom

On Dec 14, 2014 1:34 PM, "Joe Subich, W4TV" <lists at subich.com> wrote:
>
>
> The Owner's Manual is your friend ...
>
> Search for Offset - page 29:
>
> > SSB/CW VFO Offset
> > The K3 can automatically offset the VFO frequency when you switch
> > from SSB to CW mode, so other stations will hear the correct CW
> > pitch. See CONFIG:CW WGHT for details.
>
> and (page 55):
>
> CW WGHT 1.15 Adjusts element/space timing ratio (weight) for the
>               internal keyer.
>               Additional functions of this menu entry, via numeric
>               keypad (Advanced):
>               Tap 1 to select SSB -CW (default) or SSB +CW (allows
>                   CW in SSB modes).
>               Tap 2 to select @ = STOP (‘@’ character terminates
>                   KY-packet transmission; default) or @ = ‘AC’ (‘@’
>                   in a KY packet is sent as .--.-. [@] in CW mode).
>               Tap 3 to select OLD or NEW QSK (default). NEW reduces
>                   AF keying artifacts.
>               Tap 4 to select VOX NOR (default) or AUTO OFF. The AUTO
>                   OFF setting turns CW VOX off on power-up, avoiding
>                   accidental keying by attached PCs, etc.
>               Tap 5 to select automatic VFO offset on SSB/CW mode
>                   change (VFO OFS) or no offset (VFO NOR, default).
>            Automatic offset is often used on 6 meters, where
>            mixed-mode QSOs are necessary during fading. Note: Pitch
>            matching will be more accurate if USB is paired with CW REV,
>            and LSB with CW normal.
>
> 73,
>
>     ... Joe, W4TV
>
> On 2014-12-14 1:19 PM, Tom Blahovici wrote:
> > Hi
> > In comparing two k3s I am seeing completely different behaviour of the vfo a when modes are changed.
> > If for example on one radio I am tuned in to wwv 10mhz, using am,  the frequency on the radio shows 10.000.000 as it should. If I then change to cw, the radio all of a sudden reads 10.000.680.
> > The other radio does not do this it stays at 10.000.000.
> > Which menu option governs this?
> > Can't find it!
> > Thanks,  Tom
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