ELECRAFT KX3 Owner's Manual page 37

BND MAP {band} In
COR LVL NOR 0.1
CW IAMB
CW KEY1 TIP=DOT
CW KEY2 LFT=DOT
CW WGHT 1.25
DUAL RX OFF
FM DEV 3.5
FM MODE ON
FW REVS N/A
LCD TST OFF
MIC BIAS ON
MIC BTN PTT
UP.DN
Allows you to remove one or more bands from the
up/down to select bands, then set them to
transverter bands, too.) You can still get to mapped-out bands using memory
recall, direct frequency entry, or computer-control commands.
Sets the carrier-operated-relay (COR) threshold. The COR is used to detect, and
protect the KX3's receiver from, a transmitter being used nearby.
default and recommended level. See Troubleshooting for other suggestions.
A Iambic keying mode (
forgiving for first-time operators. Mode
learned to do "squeeze-keying" with another keyer having this or a similar mode.
Both modes provide dot- and dash-memories—enabling fast code speeds—but
with slightly different "element-insert" timing.
Specifies whether the left keyer paddle (tip contact on the KEY jack) is
A third selection,
D A S H .
key, or as an input for an external keying device (keyer, computer, or keyboard).
Specifies whether the left lever of the optional KXPD3 keyer paddle is
A third selection,
D A S H .
or as an input for an external keying device (keyer, computer, or keyboard).
Adjusts element/space timing ratio (weight) for the internal keyer.
Additional functions of this menu entry, via numeric keypad:
Tap to select
1
Tap to select the function of the '@' character in a CW message packet (see the
2
KY, or KEYing command in the K3/KX3 Programmer's Reference). The two
options are
@ = STO P
('@' is sent as Morse character
Tap to select
4
turns CW VOX off on power-up, avoiding accidental keying by attached PCs, etc.
Tap to select automatic VFO offset on SSB/CW mode change (
5
no offset (
VFO N O R
mixed-mode QSOs are necessary during fading. Note: Pitch matching will be
more accurate if USB is paired with CW REV, and LSB with CW normal.
Set to
A U T O
VFOs are not within the required range, the
FM voice deviation in kHz. Tap
deviation; default 0.36 kHz). To turn on PL tones, use
If set to , FM will be removed from the mode selections.
O FF
Rotate VFO A to see firmware revisions: MCU (
microcontroller), and DSP (
Rotate VFO A to turn on all LCD segments for test purposes.
Set to for the Elecraft MH3. You may need to try both MIC BIAS settings to
O N
see which works best with your mic. Monitor your transmitted signal with another
receiver when testing mic audio.
If your mic has both a PTT switch and UP/DN buttons, set the parameter to
. This applies to the Elecraft MH3. If the mic has PTT but no UP/DN
PTT UP.DN
buttons, use
PTT
including the Heil models available from Elecraft. Third-party mics may not have
a KX3-compatible PTT (push-to-talk) switch. You can still key the transmitter
either by tapping the
or ). The default is mode
A B
, allows either tip or ring to function as a hand
H A N D
, allows either lever to function as a hand key,
H A N D
(default) or
SSB - C W
(the '@' character stops transmission) or
.--.-. [@]
(default) or
VO X N O R
, default). Automatic offset is often used on 6 meters, where
to enable Dual Watch (pg. 20). The
to change the function to PL DEV (PL tone
1
.
dSP )
. Otherwise, use
O FF
switch or by using VOX (pg. 15).
X M I T
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rotation. Use
B A N D
or using VFO A. (Works with
In O ut
, which is a little more
A
may be preferred by operators who
B
(allows CW in SSB modes).
SSB +C W
).
. The
A U T O O FF A U T O O FF
icon will turn on. If the
SU B
icon will flash slowly.
SU B
P I T C H
, shorthand for
µ C
. This applies to most headset-mics,
B A N D
watts is the
0 .1
or
D O T
or
D O T
@ = 'A C '
setting
) or
VFO O FS
(pg. 15).