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General| Image rejection | >80 dB |
|---|---|
| IF Frequencies | 8.215 MHz, 15 kHz |
| Current drain TX | 20 A |
| Modes | SSB, CW, AM, FM |
| Output Power | 100 W |
| Supply voltage | 11-15 VDC |
Details how to adjust receiver passband using SHIFT, LO CUT, HI CUT, WIDTH.
Guides operation for SSB, AM, and FM modes, including settings.
Explains CW operation including keying, sidetone, and break-in settings.
Covers operation for data modes like RTTY and PSK31.
Details controls for transmitter, ATU, and antenna selection.
Explains how to use receiver preamplifiers and attenuators.
Covers noise blanking, noise reduction, and notch filtering.
Explains split operation, sub receiver settings, and BSET functions.
Details remote control, audio jacks, and firmware upgrade options.
Details the KIO3B and KXV3B module interfaces.
Explains USB port use for PC control, audio interface, and PTT/CW keying.
Explains the tap and hold functionality of the K3S switches.
Guides the user through the initial power-up sequence.
Explains how to navigate and use the MAIN and CONFIG menus.
Guides assigning menu entries to function switches for quick access.
Details using receiver preamps and attenuators.
Guides the installation and selection of crystal filters.
Explains how to use DSP and IF noise blankers.
Details using the noise reduction feature.
Covers auto and manual notch filter operation.
Details CW controls like MON, PITCH, AGC, QSK, and VOX.
Explains manual and automatic spotting for CW tuning.
Details enabling and using CW text decoding.
Explains APF and Dual Passband filtering for CW.
Covers recording, playing, and erasing CW messages.
Details connecting computers for data modes via soundcard or RS232.
Explains setting mark tone and shift for data modes.
Explains enabling and using text decode for CW, PSK, RTTY.
Guides the setup process for CW text decoding.
Guides the setup process for data mode text decoding.
Explains how to use BSET to configure sub receiver settings.
Details antenna options for the sub receiver.
Explains using SPLIT mode with the sub receiver installed.
Procedure for recovering from failed firmware loads.
Guides setting up crystal filters, including bandwidth and offset.
Details setting filter bandwidths for each crystal filter.
Explains setting crystal filter frequency offsets.
Details wattmeter calibration procedures for different power levels.
Step-by-step guide for calibrating the 5W wattmeter.
Guide for calibrating the 50W wattmeter on K3S/100.
Procedure for calibrating transmit gain at low power.
Procedure for calibrating the S-meter.
Lists and describes the MAIN menu entries.
Configuration options specific to the sub receiver.
Common issues like error messages, terminal mode, and power problems.
Lists and explains common error messages and their causes.
Provides a procedure for safely removing and reinstalling modules.
Details the main RF board and its functional areas.
Step-by-step instructions for installing crystal filters.
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