Stan Gibbs wrote: > > I'm curious what the nominal range of transfer gain is that we might > expect to see. Mine is around -18 db. What does this number mean, > anyway? >
Transfer loss is loss from the K3 ANT input to the KXV3 IF OUT. -18 dB sounds high...as though you may have an older unit which has not been modified (easy to check by removing the bottom front panel and inspecting R8): http://www.elecraft.com/K3/mods/IF_Output_Buffer_Gain_Mod_Rev_A.pdf I have two K3s (#2183 and #4717). The first was modified by me (R8 = 13k SMD) and the latter came from the factory with the change implemented in production. Both of mine measured -7.3 dB but other Field Testers reported as much as -14 dB. BE SURE you follow the instructions below exactly since these can affect the measurement: 1. Turn off PRE, ATT and SUB. 2. Carefully tune the VFO for the signal peak (which may vary by ~1.5 dB depending on VFO setting). 73, Bill -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3-New-LVL-Cal-Function-Beta-0-41-tp5727222p5729199.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
