[Elecraft] Kx 3 2 meter manual

[Wayne Burdick]

Hi Ed,

Glad to hear the module is working well for you. Yes, the basics are covered pretty well even in the KX3 owner's manual (latest release, plus errata). the KX3-2M/-4M manual goes into great details on installation, setup, specs, etc.

tnx
Wayne
N6KR


On Jul 4, 2014, at 12:51 PM, Edward R Cole <kl7uw at acsalaska.net> wrote:

> Wayne,
> 
> OK, I was not saying a manual would not be useful or appreciated, only that basic info to start using the KX3-2M is already available.  I am using mine on SSB and local FM channels.  I even added the local NOAA wx channel at 162.475 MHz without any more information than what is in the KX3 manual (easier to do using the memory editor sw).
> 
> Certainly, safe handling of the credit-card sized module is important so careful reading of the installation is advised.  Even as a field tester, I made a simple mistake that resulted in 0.3w vs 3.0w RF output.  Fortunately no permanent harm came from that.  I'm getting great on-air reports using the KX3-2M.  Next is adding a 30w amplifier (RFC-2-23).
> 
> I'll be interested in seeing the new 2m manual.
> 
> 73, Ed - KL7UW
> 
> At 11:18 AM 7/4/2014, Wayne Burdick wrote:
>> There are some additional subtleties :)  We hope to post the first edition of the manual next week.
>> 
>> Wayne
>> N6KR
>> 
>> 
>> On Jul 1, 2014, at 12:55 PM, Edward R Cole <kl7uw at acsalaska.net> wrote:
>> 
>> > From: Tony Rowland <biggsbigbear at gmail.com>
>> > To: "elecraft at mailman.qth.net" <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
>> > Subject: [Elecraft] Kx 3 2 meter manual
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>> >
>> > When will the 2 meter manual be ready for download?
>> > Sent from my iPad
>> > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>> > Um - what were you looking to learn from a 2M manual?
>> >
>> > The conversion is a credit card sized pc board with two "very" tiny connectors to couple LO and ANT.  Screw in the sma connector, connect LO & ANT to pcb, two 4-40 machine screws hold it in place on top of the ATU, add a metal shield.  Final step screw thru the TO-220 PA transistor tab to the cabinet - less than an hour procedure.  All covered in the installation manual.
>> >
>> > To use it with the KX3, go to page-21 of the KX3 Owner's Manual under "Transverter Bands" and follow the instructions for the KX3-2M.  I suggest:
>> > XVn = XV1
>> > XV1 RF = 144
>> > XV1 IF = 50
>> > XV1 PWR = 3.0
>> > XV1 ADR = Trn 0
>> >
>> > Use KX3 Frequency Memory Editor to add 2m channels.
>> >
>> > That's it!
>> >
>> >
>> > 73, Ed - KL7UW
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> 73, Ed - KL7UW
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