[Elecraft] Sync AM and checking VFO accuracy using WWV

[a45wg]

Very timely - just performed the operation with the help of the manual (Page 53 on the K3-S manual) and these extra instructions.

	Many thanks

		Tim A45WG


> On Dec 17, 2016, at 6:52 AM, Don Wilhelm <donwilh at embarqmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Michael,
> 
> I don't think that is adequate.
> First of all, use the highest frequency WWV that you can receive.
> Second, do not use AM-S.  That mode will synchronize with the frequency of the AM carrier, and may not produce a true dial frequency.
> 
> Us SSB - either LSB or LSB and tune for the tones transmitted by WWV - either 500 or 600 Hz.  Use of an audio spectrum analyzer such as Spectrogram or SpectrumLab will tell you when you have the tones received at the proper frequencies.
> 
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
> 
> On 12/16/2016 8:12 PM, Michael via Elecraft wrote:
>> If I set my K3's VFO to WWV at 5.000000 MHz with AM-S on....and I adjust
>> "REF CAL" to a number where
>> my VFO's frequency readout is exact or near this number +/- maybe a Hertz
>> or two. Is this an accurate way to calibrate my K3?
>> 
>> It seems to be very accurate as far as I can tell.
>> 
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