The K3 has a number of configuration menu items that are reset to their default values during the "Parameter Initialization" process (EE INIT) described in the Troubleshooting section of the Elecraft K3 Owner's Manual. You may find it convenient to save the original configuration settings before performing this procedure and then restore the configuration settings after Parameter Initialization.
Click to show a "Save As" dialog where you may provide the name of a new file that will receive configuration data. A suggested file name is generated from the K3's serial number and the local date and time, but you may overtype this with any valid file name. Click "Save" to begin saving configuration data.
The K3 Utility creates a folder intended for configuration files, located under the current user's Application Data folder.
You may use this folder, or use the Save As dialog to navigate to a different folder for saving configuration files.
The saved configuration includes the areas that are reset by the Parameter Initialization (EE INIT) process, such as general configuration parameters, option module enables, crystal filter setups, transmit calibration data, and other menu settings; and control settings (last-used selections for switches, knobs, VFOs, etc.)
These settings are not saved, as they are not disturbed by the Parameter Initialization (EE INIT) procedure:
Firmware is not preserved in the saved configuration file.
Click to show a File Open dialog. Select an appropriate configuration file and click "Open". Your K3's configuration will be restored from the selected file.
Do not modify the configuration file between Save and Restore, or Restore may fail.
If you wish to create a configuration file that contains a different configuration, use the K3's CONFIG menu to make changes, and then use Save K3 Configuration to save the new configuration.
Crystal Filter Configuration is used to view or set up the crystal roofing filters in your K3.
Edit CW Memories is used to view and change the contents of the K3's CW message memories
Used to enter a short (22 character) message that will be displayed in ticker-tape fashion near the bottom of the front panel display when the K3 is turned on.
Used to set the K3's date and time from your personal computer's clock.