# KX3 Utility Help

The Elecraft KX3 Utility helps you update, configure, and use your KX3

### Getting Started

### Menu Items

### Tab Pages

- The Port tab is used to identify the computer serial port used to communicate with your KX3
- The Firmware tab is used to send KX3 firmware
- The Configuration tab is used to
  - Save KX3 configuration settings to a file on your personal computer
  - Restore a previously saved KX3 configuration
  - Set the Edit CW Memories
  - Set the Edit Power On Banner
- The Calibration tab is used to automate the Tx Gain calibration procedure described in the KX3 owner's manual
- The Command Tester/KX3 Macros tab is used to
  - Send KX3 commands and observe their responses
  - Send KX3 Macros (a sequence of KX3 commands) that can be executed by a single switch on the KX3 front panel
- The Terminal tab uses the KX3's internal CW, RTTY, and PSK31 encoding and decoding capability for making keyboard QSOs

### Other topics

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