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Detrick Merz

KX3 alc/cmp and swr/rf display

Got two KX3 radios sitting here. Both in USB mode. On one, pressing the
keyer/mic button switches the display between swr/rf and cmp/alc. On the
other radio pressing keyer/mic it switches between showing mic gain and wpm
in vfo b, but always shows cmp/alc.

What are we missing?

73,

-detrick
KI4STU
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Kevin - K4VD

Re: KX3 alc/cmp and swr/rf display

To follow up, it was me that this happened to while out in the field
yesterday. Detrick and I both had our KX3s with us.

I was set for USB mode and preparing to work some voice (very rare for me).
On ptt down I was able to set ALC to 4+flicker and add a little
compression. I wanted to switch over to see SWR and power so I clicked the
KEYER/MIC knob. It didn't switch the power meter. In fact, oddly, it gave
me the option of setting mic gain or cw speed.

I checked Detrick's KX3 including a quick run through the menus. His acted
as I expected.

It's a new KX3. First time in the field. But I'm not that new to KX3s.
After a year or so with the previous KX3 I had menu options set the way I
liked them and then never thought about them again. I'm kind of thinking I
forgot something I should know as the KX3 worked flawlessly otherwise. I
was able to read power/swr in CW and DATA-A modes as expected.

I have the KX3 still packed from yesterday's WWFF visit to Mason Neck Park.
I'll drag it out later to try and figure things out but if anyone knows off
the top of their heads what I missed, let me know.

73,
Kev K4VD

On Sun, May 28, 2017 at 11:14 AM, Detrick Merz <[hidden email]> wrote:

> Got two KX3 radios sitting here. Both in USB mode. On one, pressing the
> keyer/mic button switches the display between swr/rf and cmp/alc. On the
> other radio pressing keyer/mic it switches between showing mic gain and wpm
> in vfo b, but always shows cmp/alc.
>
> What are we missing?
>
> 73,
>
> -detrick
> KI4STU
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David Orman

Re: KX3 alc/cmp and swr/rf display

In reply to this post by Detrick Merz

In the CW WGHT menu tap 1 to toggle SSB+CW (CW enabled) and SSB-CW (CW
disabled). With it enabled you'll see wpm. Disable and you'll get the
behavior you want with cmp/alc. Kind of a hidden menu, I forget about it
sometimes too. Keep in mind you won't be able to send CW while in SSB modes
with it disabled.

David / K5DJO

On Sun, May 28, 2017, 10:16 Detrick Merz <[hidden email]> wrote:

Kevin - K4VD

Re: KX3 alc/cmp and swr/rf display

:) That was it. Thanks David. That was driving me nuts.

The behavior I was seeing was not default but I don't remember ever
changing that. I don't remember ever recognizing there's even a sub-menu to
CW WGHT.

This is a new rig and it is kind of factory fresh. I wonder if I should
perform a factory reset to make sure things work as expected? If I do a
factory reset, does this change any of the settings made during factory
calibration or the factory installed modules?

At any rate... thanks David. This really was driving me crazy.

73,
Kev K4VD

On Mon, May 29, 2017 at 5:19 PM, David Orman <[hidden email]> wrote:

> In the CW WGHT menu tap 1 to toggle SSB+CW (CW enabled) and SSB-CW (CW
> disabled). With it enabled you'll see wpm. Disable and you'll get the
> behavior you want with cmp/alc. Kind of a hidden menu, I forget about it
> sometimes too. Keep in mind you won't be able to send CW while in SSB modes
> with it disabled.
>
> David / K5DJO
>
> On Sun, May 28, 2017, 10:16 Detrick Merz <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> > Got two KX3 radios sitting here. Both in USB mode. On one, pressing the
> > keyer/mic button switches the display between swr/rf and cmp/alc. On the
> > other radio pressing keyer/mic it switches between showing mic gain and
> wpm
> > in vfo b, but always shows cmp/alc.
> >
> > What are we missing?
> >
> > 73,
> >
> > -detrick
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Kev Schache

Re: KX3 alc/cmp and swr/rf display

Aah ! As another newbie KX3 user, I wondered why this had happened to my
KX3.

I had changed the SSB to include CW and now I know that's what caused
the change.

This list is a magnificent tutor !! Thank you

73

Kev VK5KS

On 30/05/2017 7:18 AM, Kevin - K4VD wrote:

> :) That was it. Thanks David. That was driving me nuts.
>
> The behavior I was seeing was not default but I don't remember ever
> changing that. I don't remember ever recognizing there's even a sub-menu to
> CW WGHT.
>
> This is a new rig and it is kind of factory fresh. I wonder if I should
> perform a factory reset to make sure things work as expected? If I do a
> factory reset, does this change any of the settings made during factory
> calibration or the factory installed modules?
>
> At any rate... thanks David. This really was driving me crazy.
>
> 73,
> Kev K4VD
>
>
>
>
> On Mon, May 29, 2017 at 5:19 PM, David Orman <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
>> In the CW WGHT menu tap 1 to toggle SSB+CW (CW enabled) and SSB-CW (CW
>> disabled). With it enabled you'll see wpm. Disable and you'll get the
>> behavior you want with cmp/alc. Kind of a hidden menu, I forget about it
>> sometimes too. Keep in mind you won't be able to send CW while in SSB modes
>> with it disabled.
>>
>> David / K5DJO
>>
>> On Sun, May 28, 2017, 10:16 Detrick Merz <[hidden email]> wrote:
>>
>>> Got two KX3 radios sitting here. Both in USB mode. On one, pressing the
>>> keyer/mic button switches the display between swr/rf and cmp/alc. On the
>>> other radio pressing keyer/mic it switches between showing mic gain and
>> wpm
>>> in vfo b, but always shows cmp/alc.
>>>
>>> What are we missing?
>>>
>>> 73,
>>>
>>> -detrick
>>> KI4STU
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