[Elecraft] New product idea for Elecraft...?

[Bob McGraw K4TAX]

Yes, actually before I ordered my K3S I went on line and printed a full copy.  This helped me make my decision on the choice of options.  I ordered the radio and while waiting, I read and re-read the manual.   After 18 mos or so of using the radio, very satisfactorily I might add, I ordered the Fred Cady book and have learned a lot more.  

All the hours reading and studying have been very worthwhile.   I highly suggest others do the same. 

Bob, K4TAX


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> On Sep 28, 2017, at 4:56 PM, Bill Johnson <k9yeq at live.com> wrote:
> 
> You probably know the manual is viewable on line. When I order something, I read and reread.  There is more than I can remember.  But I do remember some of the major settings and those that appeal to me.
> 
> 73,
> Bill
> K9YEQ
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bob McGraw K4TAX
> Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2017 4:35 PM
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New product idea for Elecraft...?
> 
> One other point is the hams mentality ;   "I've operated hundreds of ham radios and I know how this one works".  HA!   Better read the dang manual two or three times.   Also the Fred Cady, KE7X has a wealth of information not included in the standard Elecraft K3S Owner's Manual.
> 
> Regarding manuals, I've often thought when a person orders a new radio, the manual should be shipped some 2 or 3 weeks to the buyer in advance, before the radio ships.  Perhaps this would encourage one to learn a bit more about the radio, as opposed to taking it out of the box, connecting a few cables and start turning knobs and pushing buttons.  Then they
> exclaim:  "uh, where did I put that manual because this dang thing doesn't work."
> 
> 73
> 
> Bob, K4TAX
> 
> 
>> On 9/28/2017 4:16 PM, Bill Frantz wrote:
>> Dave, W7AQK is absolutely right. Many of my early problems with the K3 
>> came from pushing a button without looking at the radio.
>> 
>> It also helps to learn what each of the items displayed on the panel 
>> means, even the ones you don't think you need to know about. You may 
>> have accidentally changed one an shot yourself in the foot.
>> 
>> My last serious case of transmit on the DX frequency came because my 
>> P3/SVGA display for the 2nd VFO looked red, even though I wasn't in 
>> split. The P3 colors were much clearer, but I didn't look at the P3.
>> Another ham called me on the telephone to inform me of the error of my 
>> ways. (Thanks!) Now I check the delta-F light and the SVGA.
>> 
>> 73 Bill AE6JV
>> 
>>> On 9/28/17 at 10:16 AM, w7aqk at cox.net (dyarnes) wrote:
>>> 
>>> However, if you reach for a knob or a button on any of these rigs, 
>>> you better be paying attention!  I think most operator errors are due 
>>> to just that, and not to design issues.  If something on your K3 
>>> doesn’t sound or act right, take a good, hard look at your display 
>>> and panel indicators.  The answer is probably right there in front of 
>>> you!  How many times have we seen a response like ‘Are you on antenna
>>> 1 or antenna 2?”
>> 
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