[Elecraft] Saving Configuration on K3

[Don Wilhelm]

Peter,

I assume you will have different options in your K3 and your K3S, so you 
will not be able to use the same configuration file for both.  Also, 
configuration files are saved by the serial number, so you cannot 
"clone" one from the other - I understand this can be circumvented (have 
not tried to do that), but is not recommended.

In addition, the calibration data that is included in the configuration 
file will not be the same for both - that is unique to the particular 
K3/K3S.

When you get your K3 and K3S back from Elecraft, save a configuration 
file for each of them.

Both your K3 and K3S will be set to factory defaults when you get them back.
Set any desired menu parameters (such as AGC Threshold and Slope among 
others) for your personal preferences - then save a configuration file 
again.

That way you can always restore to factory defaults, or restore to your 
personal settings by restoring the configuration file.
Also if you ever need to do an EEINIT to solve a problem, you will have 
the configuration file with your preferred settings, and complete 
recovery will be quick and easy.

Save a new configuration file after making significant menu changes.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 3/24/2017 9:12 AM, Peter Chamalian wrote:
> When the configuration of the K3 is saved when using the K3 Utility, exactly
> what is saved?  What settings, etc.?
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> I'm asking because next week I send my K3 off to Elecraft for conversion
> services to my new K3S and I would like to be able to simply set the K3S the
> same as my K3.  Or is that not a good idea?