KX3 kit alignment just got easier

[wayne burdick]

Hi all,

We had originally intended to have KX3 kit builders perform some  
alignment steps that require a ham-band receiver and transmitter/
signal generator. But the KX3 is designed to appeal to first-time  
builders who may not have any ham gear at all, so we've decided to do  
this alignment at the factory on *all* KX3s. This will ensure  
consistent performance in all cases.

Unfortunately it will also increase the workload for our manufacturing  
techs. Lyle and I have "interrupted our regular program" to write  
firmware to help automate and speed up some alignment procedures.

All of the calibration procedures can still be performed manually, and  
will be documented in the Owner's Manual. They can be accomplished in  
the field if another 160-6 meter ham transceiver is available.

73,
Wayne
N6KR



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[Bill K9YEQ]

Thus one of the "pleasures" of FT.  it will be well worth the wait... if you
can, trust me :D;

73,
Bill
K9YEQ
KX3 Field Test #12


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Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 kit alignment just got easier

Hi all,

We had originally intended to have KX3 kit builders perform some alignment
steps that require a ham-band receiver and transmitter/ signal generator.
But the KX3 is designed to appeal to first-time builders who may not have
any ham gear at all, so we've decided to do this alignment at the factory on
*all* KX3s. This will ensure consistent performance in all cases.

Unfortunately it will also increase the workload for our manufacturing
techs. Lyle and I have "interrupted our regular program" to write firmware
to help automate and speed up some alignment procedures.

All of the calibration procedures can still be performed manually, and will
be documented in the Owner's Manual. They can be accomplished in the field
if another 160-6 meter ham transceiver is available.

73,
Wayne
N6KR



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