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Final steps – Elecraft KXFL3 Filter Option User Manual

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Rotate the

P B T I / I I

knob to display

BW 0.60

(0.6 KHz). Note that the

XFIL

display changes from

FL3

to

FL2

.

Tap

AT T N

and

P R E

to switch between

PHASE

and

GAIN

and set the VFO to enter the values you

recorded for FL3 above as a starting point.

Continue to tap

AT T N

and

P R E

to alternately switch between

PHASE

and

GAIN,

while adjusting the

VFO for the weakest signal, until no further improvement is obtained.

Record the phase and gain values below:

FL2: Gain: _________ Phase:___________

Rotate the

P B T I / I I

knob to display

BW 2.20

(2.2 KHz). Note that the

XFIL

display changes from

FL2

to

FL1

.

Tap

AT T N

and

P R E

to switch between

PHASE

and

GAIN

and set the VFO to enter the values you

recorded for FL2 above as a starting point.

Continue to tap

AT T N

and

P R E

to alternately switch between

PHASE

and

GAIN,

while adjusting the

VFO for the weakest signal, until no further improvement is obtained. Note that the final values for FL1 may
be significantly different from those established for FL2 or FL3.

Record the phase and gain values below:

FL1: Gain: _________ Phase:___________

Final Steps

If you changed the preamp gain setting to get a higher S-meter reading, turn the

O F S / B

knob to

display

PREAMP o

n the LCD and then turn the VFO knob to display

14.0 20 db

to return the gain to its

default setting.

If you have the KXAT3 installed, turn the

O F S / B

knob to select

ATU MD

on the menu and then turn

the VFO knob to AUTO.

Tap

D I S P

to exit the menu.

Tap

R AT E

to unlock the VFO. The lock symbol in the upper right corner of the LCD will disappear.

Tap

R I T

to turn receive incremental tuning off. The

on the LCD will disappear.

Tap the

B AN D -

and

AT U T U N E

switches simultaneously to turn the KX3 off and disconnect external

power from the KX3. Note: Always turn the KX3 off using these switches before removing external power
(when no batteries are installed) to ensure an orderly shutdown of the KX3. Disconnecting power without
turning the KX3 off can result in some settings being lost or other unexpected changes.