[Elecraft] K3, RF gain acts funny

2009-02-16 Thread Dave Anderson, K4SV
Hi All, I have joined the ranks of K3 owners and bought a kit which arrived late last week.  Got it assembled and working late last night.  My K3 is equipped as follows 100w Second receiver ATU RX antenna/Xverter ports Filter 2.7 SSB (stock) 400hz 8 pole Appears to work OK but when I reduce

Re: [Elecraft] K3, RF gain acts funny

2009-02-16 Thread Julius Fazekas n2wn
Dave, I had a similar problem. I hate to suggest this out of turn, because it involves pulling the front panel, but if you're game... Remove the front panel so you can see the three solder terminals of the RF gain pot. Look at them closely and confirm the solder connection is good on all

Re: [Elecraft] K3, RF gain acts funny

2009-02-16 Thread Julius Fazekas n2wn
My gain did not work at all and the S-Meter never adjusted lower than S9 ... so your problem may be different. Still it may be worth a look, if no one has a better suggestion. 73, Julius n2wn :music: Dave Anderson, K4SV wrote: Hi All, I have joined the ranks of K3 owners and bought a