Re: [Elecraft] KX3 2m module problem: missing band map for 144

2014-08-16 Thread Louis Brown
Just sent this to tech support: ā€”ā€” Just installed the KX3-2M but had a hair-pulling time getting it enabled. Turns out the Rev A3 (8-15-2014) instructions are out of order. On page 3, the 5th bullet has the user edit the BND MAP to enable 144. The problem is that 144 does not show up until th

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 2m module problem: missing band map for 144

2014-08-16 Thread Louis Brown
Tried the power off after step 4. The band map does not require unlocking, and I can change the HF bands in or out. 144 still did not show up. I got it working though. The instructions are out of order. The band map needs to be edited AFTER the XV is enabled. Thanks, Lou KD4HSO > Make su

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 2m module problem: missing band map for 144

2014-08-16 Thread James kvochick
Make sure you power off the radio after step 4, then power it back on again before going to step 5. Make sure you are unlocking the settings by holding in the KHz button... Jim K8JK Sent from my iPad > On Aug 16, 2014, at 9:08 PM, Louis Brown wrote: > > I followed these steps per the instal

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 2m module problem: missing band map for 144

2014-08-16 Thread Louis Brown
I followed these steps per the installation manual rev 3A (8/13/14): 1) Attach power to the KX3 and tap BAND- and ATU_TUNE switches simultaneously to turn it on. 2) With the KX3 on, hold the MENU switch to enter the menu. 3) Verified firmware is 2.12 4) Turn VFO B knob to 2M/4M MODE and turn V

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 2m module problem: missing band map for 144

2014-08-16 Thread John K7JLT
I had a similar problem and found after I went through the configuration step one-by-one and crossed them off as I completed each step. Found that I was skipping the same step, worked correctly the last time. John K7JLT Louis Brown wrote: >I installed the 2m module per the instruction revis

[Elecraft] KX3 2m module problem: missing band map for 144

2014-08-16 Thread Louis Brown
I installed the 2m module per the instruction revision A3. When I go to configure the BND MAP Iā€™m not getting a choice for 144; it is missing when I cycle through with BAND+ or BAND-. I verified the following settings: 2M/4M = nor FW_REVS = 2.12 I reset the EEPROM to default values but that d