[Elecraft] Sync AM and checking VFO accuracy using WWV

[Wes Stewart]

My method: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Ref-Osc-Cal-Method-4-td2595451.html


On 12/16/2016 7:52 PM, Don Wilhelm 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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