Elecraft K3 Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 16)

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Memory Controls
Frequency Memories
The K3 has 100 general-purpose memories (00-99),
plus per-band memories (M1-M4 on each band).
Each memory holds VFO A and B frequencies,
modes, filter presets, antenna selection, and other
settings. Each can have a text label of up to 5
characters (A-Z, 0-9, and various symbols).
The K3 Memory Editor software application
can be used to simplify setup and use of memories.
Refer to our K3 software web page for details.
To store a general-purpose memory ( 00 - 99 ):
First tap V M (VFO to Memory), then locate the
desired memory using the VFO A knob. The VFO
A frequencies stored in each memory will be shown
as you scroll through them. When you reach the
desired memory number, tap
V M again to store,
or tap M V to cancel the operation.
To recall a general-purpose memory: Tap
M V , then select memory 00 - 99 using VFO A.
Tap M V again to exit.
Memories 00-09 are quick memories, accessible
with just two switch taps. These could be used to
get to a starting point in each of 10 ham bands.
Memories
M 1 – M 4 are per-band quick memories.
For example, you might set up M 1 for each band’s
CW segment, M 2 for the SSB segment, etc.
Memories 00-09 can act as if they were band
switches; see CONFIG:MEM 0-9.
To store or recall quick memories: Tap V M
or M V as before, but instead of rotating VFO A,
tap 0 - 9 or M 1 - M 4 .
To erase one or more memories: While scrolling
through memories to save or recall, tap
C L R . Not
applicable to per-band quick memories ( M 1 - M 4 ).
To add or change a memory’s text label: First tap
M V , then select a memory ( 00 - 99 ) using VFO
A. Next, rotate VFO B to select each label position
in turn as indicated by the flashing cursor. Use VFO
A to change characters. After editing, tap
M V
again. (Labels can be edited at any time, including
when you initially store a memory using
V M .)
Adding an asterisk (*) at the start of a label
designates a channel-hopping memory (pg. 40).
Digital Voice/Audio Recorder (KDVR3)
The DVR can continuously record receive audio
(up to 90 seconds). To start/stop audio record, hold
A F R E C . To start/stop playback, hold A F P L A Y .
The icon flashes during DVR use.
Playback position (0-90 sec.) is shown on the VFO
B display; “*” appears if you’re within the most
recent segment. Use VFO B to change the position.
For DVR voice message record/play, see pg. 29.
Message Record/Play Controls
Five switches provide record and playback of
outgoing messages:
M 1 , M 2 , M 3 , M 4 and R E C .
These switches provide single-tap play, hold-to-
repeat, and other functions that are convenient for
contests and for sending often-repeated text or
voice messages during QSOs. CW messages can be
viewed and edited using K3 Utility, if desired.
For details on CW message record/play, see pg. 30.
The same messages can be used with CW-to-DATA
(pg. 34). For voice message record/play, see Digital
Voice Recorder (pg. 29).
M 1 through M 4 can alternatively be used as tap
or hold programmable function switches (pg. 21).
RIT and XIT Controls
R IT RIT (receive incremental tuning) on/off.
P F 1 Programmable function switch (pg. 21)
X IT XIT (transmit incremental tuning) on/off.
P F 2 Programmable function switch (pg. 21)
C L R Sets RIT/XIT offset to 0. Hold for 2
seconds to copy present RIT offset to VFO
A before clearing.
The RIT/XIT offset control sets the offset for R IT
and X IT . Three LEDs above the control show at a
glance whether an offset is in effect (pg. 11).
If CONFIG:RIT CLR is set to UND O ON ,
tapping C L R will alternate between 0.0 0 and the
last non-zero offset selected, if any.