Congrats on ordering the new rig.
You'll want to download the k3 utility from the Elecraft website. If your computer has a rs-233 port, that is the best way to communicate to the k3.
You'll need a straight thru cable.
If you only have a USB port, I highly recommend getting the KUSB cable from Elecraft. Don't use the installation disc that comes with it but rather download the drivers from the website.
Using k3 utility save the current configuration just as a precaution.
It may not be necessary if you've done the above but I took the manual and went thru the configuration menu and wrote down all the settings for each right in the manual. To change to different menu selections you use vfo b. To change the value of a setting you use the big knob vfo a. It IS VERY TEMPTING to get that confused and change something accidentally.
You'll want to play around with agc slope and threshold. I settled on a slope of 10 and threshold of 8
You'll find what you like best
Don't forget the receive equalizer either which is a very nice feature. I've found not all speakers or phones sound the same. It's nice to tweak them with the equalizer.
What a great rig!
Mike R
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