# K3 Utility Help

The Elecraft K3 Utility helps you update, configure, calibrate, and use your K3

### Getting Started

### Menu Items

### Tab Pages

- The Port tab is used to identify the computer serial port used to communicate with your K3
- The Firmware tab is used to send K3 firmware
- The Configuration tab is used to
  - Save K3 configuration settings to a file on your personal computer
  - Restore a previously saved K3 configuration
  - Configure the Crystal Filters
  - Set the CW Memories
  - Set the Power On Banner
  - Set the K3 Date and Time to match your personal computer's date and time
- The Calibration tab is used to
  - Calibrate RF Gain
  - Calibrate Transmitter Gain
  - Display Tx Gain Summary
- The Command Tester/K3 Macros tab is used to
  - Send K3 commands and observe their responses
  - Send K3 Macros (a sequence of K3 commands) that can be executed by a single switch on the K3 front panel
- The Terminal tab uses the K3's internal CW, RTTY, and PSK31 encoding and decoding capability for making keyboard QSOs

### Other topics

- RS-232 Cable Requirements
- Manual File Transfer
- Troubleshooting