ELECRAFT KX3 Owner's Manual

1, ELECRAFT  KX3 ULTRA-PORTABLE 160-6 METER, ALL-MODE TRANSCEIVER OWNER’S MANUAL Revision B4, June 1, 2012 Copyright © 2012, Elecraft, Inc. All Rights Reserved …

51, 51 Specifications GENERAL Frequency Range 310 kHz - 32 MHz and 44-54 MHz; 144-148 MHz with KX3-2M option. Transmit excluded in some ranges (varies by country). Frequency Stability +/- 1 ppm typical over 0-50 C Antenna 50 ohms; HF: BNC jack; 2 meters: SMA (with KX3-2M option) Modes USB, …

47, 47 MOSFETS allows automatic reduction of power if they become too hot during long transmit periods at high power levels and high ambient temperature. The optional KXAT3 automatic antenna tuner (ATU) option connects between the BNC antenna jack and the RF board’s SWR/power bridge and low pass f…

42, 42 may do this automatically. If this doesn’t reduce the current or reflected power to safe levels, the KX3 will drop out of transmit mode.)  HI TEMP warning: PA heat sink temperature has exceeded the safe operating limit. Use D IS P to check power supply voltage, current drain,…

22, 22 Special VFO B Displays The KX3 can continuously display time of day or one of several operational parameters on the VFO B display. To access these displays, tap D IS P , then rotate the OF S / V FO B control. The available special displays are listed below.  24-hour…

12, ELECRAFT KX3 12 Receive Settings The RX control group, shown below, is used to set up the KX3’s receiver. Directly above these controls is the filter passband graphic, which shows the shape and position of the receiver’s passband. This determines what pitch range you’ll hear. AF Gain, RF…