Fred Cady (KE7X) Books
Fred Cady (KE7X, Silent Key) authored comprehensive supplementary instructional books for Elecraft equipment. These are copyrighted paid publications available through Lulu.com and the Elecraft store.
K3-Specific Books
Section titled “K3-Specific Books”The Elecraft K3 and P3, 3rd Edition
Section titled “The Elecraft K3 and P3, 3rd Edition”Comprehensive guide to the K3 covering KXV3B and KIO3B upgrades. Particularly useful for used K3 buyers evaluating upgrade options.
| Format | Price | Link |
|---|---|---|
| PDF ebook | $20 | Lulu.com |
| Paperback | varies | Lulu.com |
Upgrading the Elecraft K3 with K3S Components
Section titled “Upgrading the Elecraft K3 with K3S Components”Targeted at K3 owners upgrading with K3S parts (KIO3B, KXV3B). Supplement to the 2nd Edition manual.
| Format | Price | Link |
|---|---|---|
| PDF ebook | $10 | Lulu.com |
K3S-Specific Books
Section titled “K3S-Specific Books”The Elecraft K3S and P3
Section titled “The Elecraft K3S and P3”In-depth coverage of the K3S transceiver and P3 panadapter.
| Format | Price | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Spiral bound | $45 | Elecraft Store (SKU E740243) |
| PDF ebook (v1.6) | $25 | Lulu.com |
Companion Books (K3/K3S Accessories)
Section titled “Companion Books (K3/K3S Accessories)”KPA500/KAT500 Book
Section titled “KPA500/KAT500 Book”Covers the KPA500 amplifier and KAT500 tuner as used with K3/K3S (also applicable to non-Elecraft transceivers). 129 pages.
| Format | Price | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Spiral bound | $39 | Elecraft Store (SKU E740244) |
Elecraft Macro Programming
Section titled “Elecraft Macro Programming”Macro programming for K3S, K3, KX3, P3/SVGA. Includes 130+ macro examples. 194 pages.
| Format | Price | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Coil bound | $42 | Elecraft Store (SKU E740321) |
| PDF ebook | varies | Lulu.com |
The P3, SVGA, and TX Monitor
Section titled “The P3, SVGA, and TX Monitor”Focused coverage of the P3 panadapter and its SVGA and TX Monitor accessories.
| Format | Price | Link |
|---|---|---|
| PDF ebook | varies | Lulu.com |
Where to Buy
Section titled “Where to Buy”- Physical copies: Elecraft Books Collection
- PDF ebooks: Search “Fred Cady KE7X” on Lulu.com
- Fred Cady’s personal website (ke7x.com) has expired and is no longer available.
- These books will not receive future editions.
- Place purchased PDFs in
public/contrib/fred-cady/alongside this site’s source files.