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LECRAFT
K3
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H
IGH
-P
ERFORMANCE
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M
ETER
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ANUAL
Revision A, May 27, 2015
Copyright © 2015, Elecraft, Inc.
All Rights Reserved
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Table of Contents
Default Chapter
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Table of Contents
2
Key to Symbols and Text Styles
3
Introduction
4
Customer Service and Support
4
Technical Assistance
4
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage
6
How ESD Damage Occurs
6
Preventing ESD Damage
6
Preparing for Assembly
7
Overview of the Kit
7
Tools and Test Equipment Required
9
Unpacking and Inventory
10
Screws
10
Standoffs
11
Lock Washers
11
Assembly
12
RF Board and Chassis
13
RF Board Description
13
RF Board and Chassis Assembly Procedure
13
KANT3A or KAT3A Right Side and Rear Panels
21
KANT3A or KAT3A Description
21
Installing KANT3A or KAT3A Antenna Connectors
21
Installing KRX3 AUX RF (ANT) Connector
22
Preparing Right Side Panel for Installation
24
Mounting the KANT3A or KAT3A, Side and Rear Panels
25
KXV3B Interface
28
KIO3B Interface
30
KIO3B Description
30
KIO3B Interface Installation Procedure
30
Front Panel and DSP
32
Front Panel and DSP Description
32
Front Panel Assembly Procedure
32
Mounting the Sub Receiver Auxiliary DSP Board
41
Installing the KDVR3 Digital Voice Recorder Option
43
Mounting the DSP Board Assembly on the Front Panel
44
Mounting the Front Panel Assembly
46
Resistance Checks
50
Initial Power on Check
51
KREF3 Reference Oscillator
51
KREF3 Description
51
KREF3 Installation Procedure
51
KSYN3A Synthesizer
54
KSYN3A Description
54
KSYN3A Installation Procedure
54
Loudspeaker
57
Loudspeaker Description
57
Loudspeaker Installation Procedure
57
KPA3A Shield
59
KPA3A Shield Description
59
KPA3A Shield Installation Procedure
59
Bottom Cover
61
Bottom Cover Description
61
Bottom Cover Hardware Installation Procedure
61
KNB3 Noise Blanker Description
63
KNB3 Installation Procedure
63
KBPF3A General Coverage Receive Option
64
KBPF3A Description
64
KBPF3A Installation Procedure
64
Power Amplifier Jumper Block
65
Battery BT1
66
Battery BT1 Description
66
Battery BT1 Installation Procedure
66
Finishing the Enclosure
67
Fan Opening Cover
67
AUX RF Cable
67
Bottom Covers
67
Top Cover
70
Test and Calibration
72
Initial Power Checks
72
Synthesizer Check
72
Filter Setup
73
Reference Oscillator Calibration
73
TX Gain Calibration
73
Option Modules
74
Enable Modules
74
KPA3A 100-Watt Amplifier Installation
74
KRX3A Sub Receiver Installation
74
Other Calibration Procedures
74
Wattmeter Calibration (Optional)
74
S-Meter Calibration (Optional)
74
Appendix A, Illustrated Parts ist
75
Other manuals for ELECRAFT K3S
Owner's Manual
90 pages
Assembly Manual
92 pages
Frequently Asked Questions
5 pages
Programmer's Reference
33 pages
Installation Instructions
22 pages
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ELECRAFT K3S Specifications
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
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