114.206.70 was right on. I checked it on 40m, 20m, and 6m. My guess before at
it wasn't too far off, all things considered.
I used the the CWT function on the KX3 and generated a -100dBm signal in to
it. Once I zeroed the signal on the CWT meter I changed bands and it was
right on.
Steve, KC8QVO
Well everything looks back on track now.
I'm at 114.206.48. I tuned it in using WWV on 10mHz, then went to 15mHz and
it was OK there. Then I went to 6 meters. If you look at my numbers above
this is the band that had the largest error.
I keyed up at 50.100 CW on the FT-857D then tuned it in wit
Steve,
I strongly suggest you do it like the manual indicates - tune in WWV and
not a frequency on 40 meters. Once you have accomplished that, if the
frequency is not correct on 40 (or 30 or any other band) it is time to
contact support for assistance.
You really don't know how accurate your
Just as another data point, my REF CAL setting shows 114.330.40
The rig seems to be "right on", as close as I can measure.
OK, back in my hole,
Ron, KU7Y
SOWP 5545M
Arizona Outlaws Contest Club
Brenda, AZ (Winter)
Caldwell, ID (Summer)
k...@qsl.net
http://www.hatpinsandmore.com
KX3 #0062
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Steve, I don't know if there's a factory or "typical" REF CAL setting, but
my KX3's REF CAL setting is 114.260.70
Can you find ANY signal whose frequency you know, even an AM broadcast band
signal? That would tell you how far off you are.
73, Ron AC7AC
-Original Message-
I am not having
Steve, just cal using WWV per the manual, then verify by listening to a signal
generator or BC station. Doing it by transmitting to the ft857 you may be
hearing a spurious signal from the rcvr.
Tony kt0ny
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On Jul 15, 2012, at 11:14 AM, Steve KC8QVO wrote:
> I am not having
I am not having any luck with that CAL number. I am on 40 transmitting with
my FT-857D in to a dummy load and I can't find the signal. I've gone way
below and above the transmit frequency (7.025).
Before when I adjusted the CAL number the first time I was on 40 and did the
same thing - transmitte
OK, Ill try that.
I am trying to get the radio to where I can use it. I'll be back home
tonight so I can dial it in better on the service monitor.
Once I started in on the calibration my plan was to check it on different
bands, but that didn't work out so well HIHI.
Steve, KC8QVO
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Steve,
Start with REF CAL at 114.321.44.
Yes, there is just one setting for all bands. I suggest using WWV at
the highest frequency you can receive it.
Follow the instructions for calibrating REF CAL in the manual.
If that is done correctly and you have a significant error on the bands,
you hav
Can a few of you give me your cal numbers? I threw mine off. I didn't write
the number down because it was so far off, got it tuned on 40 meters just
right, then went to tune it on 30 and it was out of the ball park. Now I'm
trying to get it tuned on 40 again.
I guess its just one cal number acros
Steve,
Check the KX3 Owner's manual. Revision B4 Page 31
73
Jim H
K7SSS
In a message dated 7/14/2012 6:11:52 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,
kc8...@yahoo.com writes:
Here are some more numbers:
FT857D / KX3
160: 1800 / 1801.18
80: 3.500 /3.502.35
40: 7.000 / 7.004.76
30: 10.10
Steve,
The frequency calibration is in the manual.
Refer to the KX3 manual beginning on page 31 to calibrate your reference
frequency.. That procedure should achieve an accuracy better then +/- 1
ppm.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 7/14/2012 10:09 PM, Steve KC8QVO wrote:
> Here are some more numbers:
>
>
Here are some more numbers:
FT857D / KX3
160: 1800 / 1801.18
80: 3.500 /3.502.35
40: 7.000 / 7.004.76
30: 10.100 / 10.106.88
20: 14.000 / 14.009.55
17: 18.100 / 18.112.37
15: 21.000 / 21.014.36
12: 24.900 / 24.917.1
10: 28.000 / 28.019.18
6:50.100 / 50.134.32
I have tuned around the bands a bit on my KX3 but I haven't had a QSO on it
yet. I was working on hooking up a mic the past couple days and got it wired
up. So I decided to give it a try listening on my FT-857D. The KX3 was
plugged in to a dummy load.
I put both rigs in CW first just to see what
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