On 5/11/2012 10:42 AM, Tom Azlin N4ZPT wrote: > We ( Vienna Wireless Society) have had multiple Elecraft K3s our for our > field day.
I've had nothing but good experience on the four occasions when I've taken my K3s to Field Day and California QSO Party County expeditions. We've always had good operators using them, although not all had experience with K3s. The key is to set up the radio so that all the needed functions are on the front panel for the accessories that are plugged into it, and for the planned modes of operation. Make it clear that everyone is to use the computer, logging software, mic, and keyer provided. With a CM500 plugged into the rear panel, it's easy for a second operator to plug a second set of headphones into the front panel connector. During the setup period, run through all the combinations of bands and antennas and let the antenna tuner memorize tuning for each band. Make sure that power is set where you want it, either QRP or 100 watts (I'm one of those who believes that Field Day is a QRP or 100W contest). Set the TXEQ, audio levels, and compression properly. Now, everything an operator needs is on clearly labeled front panel knobs and buttons. When a new op is ready to sit down, while the guy he's replacing is still operating, show him/her where the controls are that are needed. Make it clear that everything else is all set, and that touching the menus is verbotten. And be sure to show him any antenna switching that apply during his shift. 73, Jim K9YC ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
