[Elecraft] K3 Has anyone compiled a macro for 630 Meter operation

Walter Underwood wunder at wunderwood.org
Wed Dec 6 17:47:06 EST 2017


I think the PIN diodes used for T/R switching in the KX3 cause IMD down there.

A transverter is probably the best approach.

wunder
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Walter Underwood
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> On Dec 6, 2017, at 2:38 PM, John Seboldt K0JD <k0jd-l at seboldt.net> wrote:
> 
> What about the KX3? Any hope it can at least generate RF on 630, and we can clean it up with an external lowpass filter or something?
> 
> 
> On 12/4/2017 19:27, Merv Schweigert via Elecraft wrote:
>> Yes there is one around,  I think Wayne sent one out some time back,
>> Better question is,  how about making 630m a transverter band and
>> all the settings and switching done automatically as you select 630M.
>> 
>> Plenty hams using K3 on 630M,  asking for an update please for all..
>> 
>> Merv K9FD
>> 
>>> Wondering if anyone has already assembled a macro for the K3 to place the
>>> K3 into KXV3B "Test" mode and whatever other settings required to switch
>>> the K3 for operation at 630 meters........sand back again to "Normal" mode?
>>> 
>>> Thanks in advance
>>> 
>>> John, N6AX
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