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Gary Smith-2

K3 Configuration to KS3

K3s is coming next week. I have my existing K3 set up the way I like
to use it and have saved the configuration via the excellent utility.

The K3s is coming completed, I will immediately put the 100W module
and the ATU in place. I currently have a sub Rx in the K3, I will
move it to the K3s once I have completed upgrading the low frequency
modules and perform the needed updates on the Sub Rx.

I haven't done any soldering to surface mount components and need to
first practice on a junk component so I may not get those soldering
changes done right away. Soon, but not till I feel 100% secure I will
do a perfect job.

I'd like to start using the new rig ASAP but would like the setup to
be like my K3 is, using as examples; my saved selections for RTTY &
DSP.

- Will I encounter any unexpected problems if I load my K3
configuration to the K3s and start operating?

- If the answer is no, will there be any negative issues to the
normal operation of the K3s if I change the configuration of the K3s
to that from my K3 which has the sub Rx, if I do so before adding the
sub Rx to the K3s? Or will I need to put the Sub Rx in before
importing my K3 configuration?

If there will be issues then I should run through all the various
configuration settings and write each of them down. There's a lot to
do if that's the case and it will be awhile before I get all those
settings in a list.

73 & thanks,

Gary
KA1J

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Gary Smith-2

Re: K3 Configuration to KS3

The resounding answer has been NO, that I can't properly load the K3s
with my K3 setup.

Thank you all for the off-list replies.

73,

Gary
KA1J

> K3s is coming next week. I have my existing K3 set up the way I like
> to use it and have saved the configuration via the excellent utility.
>
> The K3s is coming completed, I will immediately put the 100W module
> and the ATU in place. I currently have a sub Rx in the K3, I will
> move it to the K3s once I have completed upgrading the low frequency
> modules and perform the needed updates on the Sub Rx.
>
> I haven't done any soldering to surface mount components and need to
> first practice on a junk component so I may not get those soldering
> changes done right away. Soon, but not till I feel 100% secure I will
> do a perfect job.
>
> I'd like to start using the new rig ASAP but would like the setup to
> be like my K3 is, using as examples; my saved selections for RTTY &
> DSP.
>
> - Will I encounter any unexpected problems if I load my K3
> configuration to the K3s and start operating?
>
> - If the answer is no, will there be any negative issues to the
> normal operation of the K3s if I change the configuration of the K3s
> to that from my K3 which has the sub Rx, if I do so before adding the
> sub Rx to the K3s? Or will I need to put the Sub Rx in before
> importing my K3 configuration?
>
> If there will be issues then I should run through all the various
> configuration settings and write each of them down. There's a lot to
> do if that's the case and it will be awhile before I get all those
> settings in a list.
>
> 73 & thanks,
>
> Gary
> KA1J
>
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Bill W4ZV

Re: K3 Configuration to KS3

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Gary Smith-2 wrote

- Will I encounter any unexpected problems if I load my K3
configuration to the K3s and start operating?

Probably...because Config Save will copy your K3 calibration constants into the K3S. You would at least need to go through all calibration steps again. I doubt the K3 Utility will even allow you to copy K3 settings into the K3S but I honestly don't know. Hopefully someone from Elecraft will respond.

You do bring up a good point that it would be nice to have a Config Save Lite that would affect only common menu choices for the K3/K3S but not calibration constants and items unique to the K3. I doubt Elecraft has thought of this but it would be nice if possible.

If I were you I'd go through the K3 CONFIG settings, write everything down and then manually duplicate into the K3S. Also don't forget the MENU settings.

73, Bill W4ZV

k6dgw

Re: K3 Configuration to KS3

I think the Config Save function in the K3 Utility saves the serial
number too, and only will load back into the same S/N. A way to save
only parameters that are not S/N dependent for transfer between radios
would indeed be nice.

73,

Fred K6DGW
Sparks NV
Washoe County DM09dn

On 2/12/2016 10:04 AM, Bill W4ZV wrote:

> Gary Smith-2 wrote
>> - Will I encounter any unexpected problems if I load my K3
>> configuration to the K3s and start operating?
>
> Probably...because Config Save will copy your K3 calibration constants into
> the K3S. You would at least need to go through all calibration steps again.
> I doubt the K3 Utility will even allow you to copy K3 settings into the K3S
> but I honestly don't know. Hopefully someone from Elecraft will respond.
>
> You do bring up a good point that it would be nice to have a Config Save
> Lite that would affect only common menu choices for the K3/K3S but not
> calibration constants and items unique to the K3. I doubt Elecraft has
> thought of this but it would be nice if possible.
>
> If I were you I'd go through the K3 CONFIG settings, write everything down
> and then manually duplicate into the K3S. Also don't forget the MENU
> settings.
>
> 73, Bill W4ZV

Ed Muns

Re: K3 Configuration to KS3

In reply to this post by Gary Smith-2

The K3 Utility reads the serial number and will only restore to the same radio.

73,
Ed W0YK
On Feb 12, 2016 14:04, Bill W4ZV <[hidden email]> wrote:

>
> Gary Smith-2 wrote
> > - Will I encounter any unexpected problems if I load my K3
> > configuration to the K3s and start operating?
>
> Probably...because Config Save will copy your K3 calibration constants into
> the K3S. You would at least need to go through all calibration steps again.
> I doubt the K3 Utility will even allow you to copy K3 settings into the K3S
> but I honestly don't know. Hopefully someone from Elecraft will respond.
>
> You do bring up a good point that it would be nice to have a Config Save
> Lite that would affect only common menu choices for the K3/K3S but not
> calibration constants and items unique to the K3. I doubt Elecraft has
> thought of this but it would be nice if possible.
>
> If I were you I'd go through the K3 CONFIG settings, write everything down
> and then manually duplicate into the K3S. Also don't forget the MENU
> settings.
>
> 73, Bill W4ZV
>
>
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