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Phil Hystad-3

KX3 Question, Transmit Test Mode

I am a new owner of a KX3 and it seems to me that the K3 feature, TEST for XMIT, is not supported on the KX3. I was going to use it to adjust mic gain and also VOX controls for KX3 transmit.

So, just for confirmation, this feature does not exist or is it well hidden?

73, phil, K7PEH

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Don Wilhelm-4

Re: KX3 Question, Transmit Test Mode

Phil,

There is no TX TEST mentioned in the KX3 manual, but look for "Off-Air
Code Practice" -- If you select PTT-CW (by holding VOX) hitting the key
will generate only a sidetone (unless you tap XMIT) -- this is a direct
quote from my early manual, page 16.

The original question involved also playing back memories. Since I do
not know whether that will also work in that 'no transmit' state, I
suggested setting the power to as low as it will go and connecting a
dummy load.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 10/18/2012 3:34 PM, Phil Hystad wrote:

> I am a new owner of a KX3 and it seems to me that the K3 feature, TEST for XMIT, is not supported on the KX3. I was going to use it to adjust mic gain and also VOX controls for KX3 transmit.
>
> So, just for confirmation, this feature does not exist or is it well hidden?
>
> 73, phil, K7PEH
>
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Don Butler

Re: KX3 Question, Transmit Test Mode

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Phil, I believe you can replicate the K3's test mode on the KX3 by adjusting
the power level down to 0.0 W

Don, N5LZ

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Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 Question, Transmit Test Mode

I am a new owner of a KX3 and it seems to me that the K3 feature, TEST for
XMIT, is not supported on the KX3. I was going to use it to adjust mic gain
and also VOX controls for KX3 transmit.

So, just for confirmation, this feature does not exist or is it well hidden?

73, phil, K7PEH

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wayne burdick

Re: KX3 Question, Transmit Test Mode

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This feature isn't supported on the KX3 at present. However, you can
set power to a low level, switch to ALC/CMP metering by tapping the
KEYER/MIC knob, then adjust mic controls.

73,
Wayne
N6KR

On Oct 18, 2012, at 12:34 PM, Phil Hystad wrote:

> I am a new owner of a KX3 and it seems to me that the K3 feature,
> TEST for XMIT, is not supported on the KX3. I was going to use it
> to adjust mic gain and also VOX controls for KX3 transmit.
>
> So, just for confirmation, this feature does not exist or is it well
> hidden?
>
> 73, phil, K7PEH
>
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Andrew Moore-3

Re: KX3 Question, Transmit Test Mode

For CW practice on the KX3, can't you just hold VOX to put the rig in PTT
mode, to effectively disable the TX? (toggle it back to VOX to enable the
TX)

--Andrew, NV1B

On Thu, Oct 18, 2012 at 4:07 PM, Wayne Burdick <[hidden email]> wrote:

> This feature isn't supported on the KX3 at present. However, you can
> set power to a low level, switch to ALC/CMP metering by tapping the
> KEYER/MIC knob, then adjust mic controls.
>
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
>
>
> On Oct 18, 2012, at 12:34 PM, Phil Hystad wrote:
>
> > I am a new owner of a KX3 and it seems to me that the K3 feature,
> > TEST for XMIT, is not supported on the KX3. I was going to use it
> > to adjust mic gain and also VOX controls for KX3 transmit.
> >
> > So, just for confirmation, this feature does not exist or is it well
> > hidden?
> >
> > 73, phil, K7PEH
> >
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wayne burdick

Re: KX3 Question, Transmit Test Mode

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Yes. I believe he was referring to voice-mode adjustments.

Wayne

On Oct 18, 2012, at 1:21 PM, Andrew Moore wrote:

> For CW practice on the KX3, can't you just hold VOX to put the rig
> in PTT mode, to effectively disable the TX? (toggle it back to VOX
> to enable the TX)
>
> --Andrew, NV1B
>
>
> On Thu, Oct 18, 2012 at 4:07 PM, Wayne Burdick <[hidden email]>
> wrote:
> This feature isn't supported on the KX3 at present. However, you can
> set power to a low level, switch to ALC/CMP metering by tapping the
> KEYER/MIC knob, then adjust mic controls.
>
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
>
>
> On Oct 18, 2012, at 12:34 PM, Phil Hystad wrote:
>
> > I am a new owner of a KX3 and it seems to me that the K3 feature,
> > TEST for XMIT, is not supported on the KX3. I was going to use it
> > to adjust mic gain and also VOX controls for KX3 transmit.
> >
> > So, just for confirmation, this feature does not exist or is it well
> > hidden?
> >
> > 73, phil, K7PEH
> >
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Andrew Moore-3

Re: KX3 Question, Transmit Test Mode

My bad; I see that now. Thanks...

--Andrew

On Thu, Oct 18, 2012 at 4:36 PM, Wayne Burdick <[hidden email]> wrote:

> Yes. I believe he was referring to voice-mode adjustments.
>
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Don Wilhelm-4

Re: KX3 Question, Transmit Test Mode

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Don, Phil,

While that is true, I strongly recommend that you connect a dummy load
as well. "Stuff" can happen, and Murphy says it will, so protect your
KX3 by connecting the dummy load even if it is not technically
necessarily required.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 10/18/2012 4:04 PM, Don Butler wrote:

> Phil, I believe you can replicate the K3's test mode on the KX3 by adjusting
> the power level down to 0.0 W
>
> Don, N5LZ
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [hidden email]
> [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Phil Hystad
> Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 1:34 PM
> To: [hidden email] List
> Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 Question, Transmit Test Mode
>
> I am a new owner of a KX3 and it seems to me that the K3 feature, TEST for
> XMIT, is not supported on the KX3. I was going to use it to adjust mic gain
> and also VOX controls for KX3 transmit.
>
> So, just for confirmation, this feature does not exist or is it well hidden?
>
> 73, phil, K7PEH
>
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Phil Hystad-3

Re: KX3 Question, Transmit Test Mode

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Thanks Wayne. Yes, I was thinking of voice-mode. If I wanted to practice my CW I would do that on the air with the hope that I would get some replies. Always looking for that next QSO.

I did want to do all the adjustments for voice so I will turn the power down low and hook up a dummy load. No problem there. Although, maybe I just get some more patch cables with BNC connectors.

73, phil, K7PEH

On Oct 18, 2012, at 1:36 PM, Wayne Burdick <[hidden email]> wrote:

> Yes. I believe he was referring to voice-mode adjustments.
>
> Wayne
>
> On Oct 18, 2012, at 1:21 PM, Andrew Moore wrote:
>
>> For CW practice on the KX3, can't you just hold VOX to put the rig in PTT mode, to effectively disable the TX? (toggle it back to VOX to enable the TX)
>>
>> --Andrew, NV1B
>>
>>
>> On Thu, Oct 18, 2012 at 4:07 PM, Wayne Burdick <[hidden email]> wrote:
>> This feature isn't supported on the KX3 at present. However, you can
>> set power to a low level, switch to ALC/CMP metering by tapping the
>> KEYER/MIC knob, then adjust mic controls.
>>
>> 73,
>> Wayne
>> N6KR
>>
>>
>> On Oct 18, 2012, at 12:34 PM, Phil Hystad wrote:
>>
>> > I am a new owner of a KX3 and it seems to me that the K3 feature,
>> > TEST for XMIT, is not supported on the KX3. I was going to use it
>> > to adjust mic gain and also VOX controls for KX3 transmit.
>> >
>> > So, just for confirmation, this feature does not exist or is it well
>> > hidden?
>> >
>> > 73, phil, K7PEH
>> >
>> > ______________________________________________________________
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