[Elecraft] K4 Books

[Fred Jensen]

I found that the value in Fred's book was due to approach.  The K3 
manual is good ... very good ... and like most all user manuals, takes a 
"control approach" -- "The SHIFT and WIDTH controls adjust the center 
frequency and the width of the DSP filtering."  Fred's book explains 
what the DSP filtering is, the effects the controls have on it, and how 
it affects operation of the radio.

I'm not suggesting the "control approach" is wrong or bad, user manuals 
need to explain what each control does.  It's just a different approach 
to the subject.  I find both very useful.

 From what little I know about the K4, I can't imagine that either a K3 
manual or Fred's K3 book would be of much value for a new K4 owner.

73,
Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW
Sparks NV DM09dn
Washoe County

On 6/29/2020 4:20 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
> Tongue planted firmly in cheek --
> What? Study the manual?  We are hams and can just push buttons and 
> turn knobs and see what happens!
>
> Seriously, I think some hams really do it that way.
>
> How much more pleasure would they get out of their gear if they took 
> the time to study the manual.  That is NOT a casual perusal paging 
> through the manual.
> That is sitting down in front of the radio with the manual open and 
> identifying things as well as trying things out with a dummy load when 
> it involves transmitting.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> On 6/29/2020 7:06 PM, Jim Brown wrote:
>>
>> Maybe study the manual? Worked fine for me with most ham gear I've 
>> owned, including the K3 and companion products.
>>
>> 73, Jim K9YC
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