#### Save K3 Configuration

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.

##### What is saved

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.)

##### What is not saved

These settings are not saved, as they are not disturbed by the Parameter Initialization (EE INIT) procedure:

- Frequency memories
- Power on Banner
- CW Message memories
- K3 Macros
- RF Gain calibration data
- VCO calibration data

Firmware is not preserved in the saved configuration file.