K3 macro command for QRPp power levels

[Drew AF2Z]

Is there a macro command format for setting the power level to less than
1 watt? I can't find it anywhere.

I have a K3/100 and have tried PC0001 (for 100 mW) but it just goes to
zero. The lowest command setting seems to be PC001 for 1 watt...

73,
Drew
AF2Z

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[Dick Dievendorff-4]

PC has different formats, depending on the K2 setting (K22 mode).

If you want fewer than 10 watts, the x final digit (PCnnnx;) should be 0.
This disables the KPA3, and nnn is interpreted as 0.1 watt units, up to 12.0
watts.  PC0500; should result in 050 x 0.1 or 5 watts.  If the final digit
(the X) is 1, then nnn is watts, up to 110 watts, and the KPA3 is enabled.

K22;
PC0500; should result in 5 watts. (KPA3 disabled)
PC0501; should result in 50 watts. (KPA3 enabled)

One way to test this is to adjust the K3 front panel power control to where
you want it, and then use the K3 Utility command tester and enter:  K22; PC;
and it should show the PC setter you need for that power level.

73 de Dick, K6KR


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Subject: [Elecraft] K3 macro command for QRPp power levels

Is there a macro command format for setting the power level to less than
1 watt? I can't find it anywhere.

I have a K3/100 and have tried PC0001 (for 100 mW) but it just goes to zero.
The lowest command setting seems to be PC001 for 1 watt...

73,
Drew
AF2Z

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[Tom-5]

I just bought a used K3/mini to use with my remote base K3. I've been
using my home K3 to control the remote base. I needed the separate
control, as K8AJ, who I share the hack with, would like to have her
"own" rig.
Anyway, for anyone who has a K3/mini, when you power it up, and it is
not plugged into anything, does it act like it is looped, and all the
knobs seem to work, and the VFO's etc move? Or does it act like a K3 in
the remote mode, but with out a RS-232 connection, and just sit there?

Thank you

Tom K8TB


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