[Elecraft] Question about KRX3 install

[Thomas Schaefer]

Thanks.

Well, I figured it out in that based on reading Fred’s book and the email from Fred, I installed the cable from the ATU to the KRX3.

The issue is that the installation makes it seem like BOTH these items are optional (if you only want to run the sub RX off the main antenna and NOT do diversity reception of any sort).

I say that because the manual for the KRX3 install states if you do not want to di wither of the optional antenna steps to skip ahead. That is fine and I have no issue with that.

The challenge is the commands in the radio to enable the KRX3 are not intuitive to me. Maybe it is just me as I tend to be quite literal. I submit there should be config options. One is KRX3A with two options for ON or OFF and the other config item should be Sub RX AUX Ant with choices of NA, KAT3 or BNC. Short of two separate items, if the KRX3 config option was OFF, ON-MAIN, RX-KAT, RX-BNC that would be OK too.  That would make it more self-explanatory.

But, all is well, the SubRx and new synths are working, the new DVR is working and the service monitor says it all checks out.

Thanks to all that helped.

Regards,

Tom Schaefer
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> On Jun 14, 2015, at 6:31 PM, Edward R Cole <kl7uw at acsalaska.net> wrote:
> 
> One combo you did not cover was with KRX3 installed and no KAT3 installed.  That is my configuration.  I ran input to the KRX3 to the separate BNC.  But the KRX3 menu with ATU selected does not connect my KRX3 to the main ANT.  Essentially I have either "not installed" or BNC as choice for KRX3.
> 
> That suits my use fine.  I mainly use the KRX3 to receive the 28-MHz IF of my dual-receiver 144-28 transverter.  Other use might be a separate low-noise Rx antenna on 600m (someday).  I do little HF operating and single antenna connection is fine (external coax switch used for antenna selection).
> 
> I have an "old" Drake MN-2000 2kW rated manual tuner which handles my HF uses (do not chase HF-DX or HF-contest).
> 
> 73, Ed - KL7UW
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