Introduction; Customer Service And Support; Technical Assistance; Repair / Alignment Service - ELECRAFT K3 Installation Instructions Manual

Introduction

The KXV3B Interface provides a separate receive antenna input and output, an input and output for use with an
external transverter, and a buffered i.f. output. These inputs and outputs are via rear-panel BNC connectors.
The KXV3B also contains transverter I.F. in/out connectors for use with the K3 internal K144XV 2-meter
option module.
The KXV3B also adds a 20 dB ultra low-noise preamplifier for use on 12, 10 and 6 meters in addition to the
basic preamplifier available on the lower frequency bands. With this new preamplifier, the use of a PR6 or PR6-
10 external preamplifier is not recommended.
Complete details for using the KXV3B are included in your K3 Owner's manual. This manual covers the
installation of the KXV3B Interface option in your K3 transceiver.
Only a few basic hand tools are needed (see page 5) to perform the installation. No soldering or wiring is
required.

Customer Service and Support

Technical Assistance

You can send e-mail to k3support@elecraft.com and we will respond quickly - typically the same day Monday
through Friday. Telephone assistance is available from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. Pacific time (weekdays only) at
831-763-4211. Please use e-mail rather than calling when possible since this gives us a written record of the
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details of your problem and allows us to handle a larger number of requests each day
Repair / Alignment Service (We want to make sure everyone succeeds!)
If necessary, you may return your Elecraft product to us for repair or alignment. (Note: We offer unlimited email
and phone support to get your kit running, so please try that route first as we can usually help you find the
problem quickly.)
IMPORTANT: You must contact Elecraft before mailing your product to obtain authorization for the
return, what address to ship it to and current information on repair fees and turn around times. (Frequently we
can determine the cause of your problem and save you the trouble of shipping it back to us.) Our repair location
is different from our factory location in Aptos. We will give you the address to ship your kit to at the time of
repair authorization. Packages shipped to Aptos without authorization will incur an additional shipping charge
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for reshipment from Aptos to our repair depot
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