Hi to the group I have a K3 and a KX3 with PX3 and PA100. I always keep an up to date config file on my computer. If I get an out of sequence power off I always restore the config using the Elecraft utility. If I load new firmware I also restore the good config. If I go to field day I make sure there is a good config file for each operator. This allows each operator to have their favorite settings and when I get home I can eliminate any unwanted changes by reloading my known good config file. I use a battery for camping and field day but even there a connector can come unplugged and cause trouble to the config file. Troubles in the config file do not always show up right away as any memory spot can be damaged.
The config file can be spoiled by a fat finger when changing setting in the rig menu. It can also be spoiled when having trouble reloading firmware. My recommendation is to keep the config file clean and ready. Battery backup may be used for other reasons such as finishing a QSO but it should not be used just to prevent config file problems. Ken W0CZ w0cz at i29 dot net Sent from my iPad > > > Well, more good information. Maybe I stand corrected. It's been nearly 4 > years since I have read the manual, and my memory may have read more into the > statements than it should have. > > I refer to page 13, right hand column, halfway down, entitled "POWER". There > is a note that reads "To ensure correct save of operating parameters, turn > the K3 off /before/ turning the power supply off." When I read that, I > thought about the short duration power failures we experience. > > I thought If I only use the battery for backup to shutdown, there should be a > minimum of charging. I have been using a UPS on the AC supply, but I trust a > float battery I can test on the DC. I may abandon the whole idea and stay > with the UPS. Sometimes rejection is a good thing. > > Note: As I learn more about this radio, I appreciate the thought that went > into it's design. > > Thanks for the posts, and the bandwidth. > > Dick, n0ce > ______________________________________________________________ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
