[Elecraft] Elecraft KX3: Dual Watch or Split - newbie Dave needs help!

[Jim Bennett]

Hi Dave -

When I'm trying to get a DX station that is working split or during the QRP Fox hunts, I use Dual Watch and Split together. Before engaging, I tune in the "target" station to suit my hearing pitch preference, then I press A-->B twice to get both VFO's equal. Next I hit Split and then Dual Watch. Using the small tuning knob, I tune VFO-B up to a point where I want to transmit - either on the frequency of the guy currently being worked, or into a "hole" where there are few strong signals present. I can hear the DX / Fox station in my left headphone and the "pack" in the right ear. I also use NaP3 as a visual display to actually "see" where the pack is operating - helps a lot!

Jim / W6JHB


On   Saturday, Mar 22, 2014, at  Saturday, 11:02 AM, Esquer Dave wrote:

> Hello folks,
> Newbie Dave, K6WDE/KH6 with my Elecraft KX3.
> 
> Question: Dual Watch versus Split Mode, which is best? Is is personal preference? Yes, I did read the Elecraft Operating Note - Working a Pile-Up using the Dual Watch feature on the KX3 article. I am still confused though.
> 
> As I understand it, for:
> SPLIT
> Split has a wider range of frequencies to utilize beyond the +/- 15kHz limitation of Dual Watch.
> VFO A (DX station) on the left and VFO B (calling station, me) on the right headphone.
> 
> DUAL WATCH
> VFO A (DX station) on the right and VFO B (me) on the left headphone.
> Easier to tune up and down with the big tuning knob as I try to catch the DX station (instead of the little tuning knob).
> 
> I must be missing something. I’ve used Split quite successfully and tried Dual Watch but they just seem to be the reverse of each other. When running a KX3, I need all the help when attempting to break through the pileups (especially here on the island)!
> 
> Aloha,
> 
> More static, more of the time …
> 
> Dave Esquer, K6WDE
> dave.esquer at gmail.com
> http://www.qrz.com/db/K6WDE
> 
> 
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