[Elecraft] didn't make myself very clear :(

[Bob McGraw - K4TAX]

I downloaded the manual and read it several times before I received my 
K3S.   I find most hams believe they can operate any old radio and don't 
need to read the stinkin' manual.  HA!

As to operation, your QTH & noise, your antennas, your selection of 
optional filters and options, choice of mike and key or paddle will make 
a difference in the way the radio is configured or set to run 
specifically for you.    The way it comes from the factory is about 90% 
of what you'll need.  You should have it on the air and getting good 
reports in 1 hour or less.

Every one will have or suggest individual tweaks or preferences. Just 
keep it simple, change what you need to change and resist tweaking 
everything just because someone said such and such needs to be changed.  
If one makes a change, I believe they should have a very good reason for 
making a change and know what to expect after they make the change.  
Otherwise, put it back to the value(s) it was.

The K3S is far from the "cookie cutter" radios of Kenwood, ICOM, Yaesu, 
Tentec and others.  It doesn't operate like those.  I know, I 
transitioned from one of those competitive models.   There is a learning 
curve.  Once mastered, it is a great performing radio.

And before you change anything, download he K3 Utility and make a file 
for the "Factory Configuration".  You may find you need to return to 
that configuration.

73
Bob, K4TAX

On 11/19/2015 7:12 PM, Jerry wrote:
> The xyl always tells me that . . . I have read through the manual several times. I was hoping, like my camera that has a myriad of menus and selections, that someone has posted suggested setups for different modes - ie ssb or cw. At this point looking at the selections available it would take weeks of operation & trial & error to set up the radio for optimum performance - at least that's what it looks like for me . . .