Question-How to inventory a K3?

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I have a K3, P3 and KAT500 that I am about to sell. 
How do I inventory the K3 so that I can list what options and filters it has?
Is there a way to do this from the menus short of taking the cover off?
Thanks,
Paul [hidden email]
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[Rick Tavan-2]

Sort of, Paul. There are CONFIG menu items for many of the optional
components including KAT3, KBPF3, KDVR3, KIO3, KPA3, KRC2 (external
device), KRX3, KXV3, and the various FLn filters both Main and Sub.
However, you can't necessarily trust their settings. Some can be set On or
Nor(mal) even if the device in question is absent. And the filter
bandwidths could be fudged. But they're a great way to start inventorying
what's probably there and many can be tested for presence without invasion.
Checking the Order page at elecraft.com may clue you as to other options
and modifications that could be present without corresponding menu entries.
Alas, I don't think there is a "K3, Explain Thyself" function.

GL & 73,

/Rick N6XI

On Mon, May 1, 2017 at 11:59 AM, paule408--- via Elecraft <
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> For the Elecraft "brain trust"
> I have a K3, P3 and KAT500 that I am about to sell.
> How do I inventory the K3 so that I can list what options and filters it
> has?
> Is there a way to do this from the menus short of taking the cover off?
> Thanks,
> Paul [hidden email]
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[Michael Chowning]

A Great Idea, Rick!
I have been a Ten Tec patron for years (and still have an Omni VII and 6N2), and am now new to Elecraft with a upgraded K3, KPA500, KAT500, P3.  I would find your “K3, Explain Thyself” a great feature to add in a future firmware upgrade along with a cryptic line defining what, for example “KBPF3” refers to.  Secondly, as a purchaser of a used K3, I was unsure of what was in the K3 and was not in the K3 I purchased.  That made a decision to upgrade a more complex decision than should have been necessary; along with unfamiliarity with the Elecraft nomenclature.  In time, I know, I will become more familiar with the Elecraft product line but, on the other hand, I don’t have a whole lot of years left.
   Mike, N8TTR

> On May 1, 2017, at 6:02 PM, Rick Tavan <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> Sort of, Paul. There are CONFIG menu items for many of the optional
> components including KAT3, KBPF3, KDVR3, KIO3, KPA3, KRC2 (external
> device), KRX3, KXV3, and the various FLn filters both Main and Sub.
> However, you can't necessarily trust their settings. Some can be set On or
> Nor(mal) even if the device in question is absent. And the filter
> bandwidths could be fudged. But they're a great way to start inventorying
> what's probably there and many can be tested for presence without invasion.
> Checking the Order page at elecraft.com may clue you as to other options
> and modifications that could be present without corresponding menu entries.
> Alas, I don't think there is a "K3, Explain Thyself" function.
>
> GL & 73,
>
> /Rick N6XI
>
> On Mon, May 1, 2017 at 11:59 AM, paule408--- via Elecraft <
> [hidden email]> wrote:
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>> For the Elecraft "brain trust"
>> I have a K3, P3 and KAT500 that I am about to sell.
>> How do I inventory the K3 so that I can list what options and filters it
>> has?
>> Is there a way to do this from the menus short of taking the cover off?
>> Thanks,
>> Paul [hidden email]
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[Don Wilhelm]

Paul,

Actually, it is easy to take the cover off (9 screws) and see,
especially if the SubRX is not installed.
Download the K3 Assembly manual to see how it goes together for the
various options and allow you to check them for presence or absence.

If you ordered the K3 Factory Built, then your order form and Invoice
should be able to tell you what is installed.  You should also be aware
of any options and filters you installed afterwards.

If you bought it used, you will need to physically inspect it for
options.  Some can be determined from the outside.
Does it have 2 SO-239 jacks for ANT1 and ANT2? - if so, the KAT3 is
installed.
Does it have two fans on the rear panel? - if so the KPA3 (100 watt amp)
is installed.
Does it have a row of BNC jacks on the lower back panel? - if so, the
KXV3 is installed, but you will not know if it is the KXV3A.
Does it have ANT3 installed? - if so, it has the K144XV installed, and
the KXV3 must be the "A" level.
Do you see an SMA connector on the KXV3 rear panel? - if so, the EXT REF
option is installed.
Take the top cover off, do you see all the way to the RF Board or do you
see an "L" shaped assembly near the top? - If you see down to the RF
Board, the SubRX (KRX3) in *not* installed.

That will not tell you whether the KBPF3 is installed - the best way to
determine if that is installed is by inspection.

If the only question is about the installed filters, open the top cover.
  There should be a label on the inside of the top cover with the
installed filters listed.

Once you know what to look for

73,
Don W3FPR

On 5/1/2017 2:59 PM, paule408--- via Elecraft wrote:
> For the Elecraft "brain trust"
> I have a K3, P3 and KAT500 that I am about to sell.
> How do I inventory the K3 so that I can list what options and filters it has?
> Is there a way to do this from the menus short of taking the cover off?
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