Elecraft K144XV Manual - Manual (Page 2)

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Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................. 3
Specifications ...................................................................................................................................................... 3
Customer Service and Support ............................................................................................................................ 4
Assembling and Installing the K144XV ................................................................................................ 5
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage ....................................................................................................... 5
How ESD Damage Occurs .............................................................................................................................. 5
Preventing ESD Damage ................................................................................................................................. 5
Preparing for Installation ..................................................................................................................................... 6
Tools Required ................................................................................................................................................ 6
Parts Included .................................................................................................................................................. 7
Installation Procedure .......................................................................................................................................... 9
Removing the K3Top Cover ........................................................................................................................... 9
Preparing the K3 for Installing the K144XV .................................................................................................. 9
Installing the K144XV Module in the K3 ..................................................................................................... 13
Enabling the K144XV Module ..................................................................................................................... 16
Replacing the Top Cover .............................................................................................................................. 17
Using the K144XV ................................................................................................................................ 18
VFO Tuning ...................................................................................................................................................... 18
Output Power Adjustment ................................................................................................................................. 18
Frequency Calibration ....................................................................................................................................... 19
Status Light ....................................................................................................................................................... 19
Using External Transverters with the K144XV ................................................................................................ 20
Firmware Updates ............................................................................................................................................. 20
Checking Firmware Revision ........................................................................................................................ 20
Installing New Firmware ............................................................................................................................... 20
Serial Port Control ............................................................................................................................................. 21
DC Power On Antenna Cable During Transmit ................................................................................................ 22