The K3 is controlled by a microprocessor, so it behaves exactly like any computer when power is suddenly removed without allowing for normal shutdown.
One of the most benign reactions is that it forgets the last frequency used. Just like a computer, the effects can be a bit worse, requiring reloading the firmware. Ron AC7AC -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Dave Anderson, K4SV Sent: Sunday, February 27, 2011 8:23 PM To: Elecraft Subject: [Elecraft] My K3 forgets where it's at on DC failure Hi All, I am back from the TJ9PF DXpedition where I brouhgt my new K3 to use for the 6th station. We activated 6 stations for 10 days resulting in over 68,000 QSO's When working in some countries it is very common to have commercial AC power cuts randomly. This was a daily occurring feature of TJ. The hotel that we stayed in had a generator, but we were off for several minutes at a time without AC mains. So this leads me to some questions relative to my K3 and it's short term memory. We worked slit always and when the AC failed the radio would go dark. When power returned and the radio restarted it would come back on the same band but never the same frequency for VFO A or B. The Split would also be set back to simplex. As you might imagine the guy your working now is left hanging and usually looses his QSO. Why can not the K3 remember where it is and if it was in split or not? This is a rudimentary feature even the lowest cost import radios offer but it seems the K3 is incapable of retaining where it was. WHY? A more important question, WHEN can this defect be fixed? Dave Anderson, K4SV Tryon, NC 828 777-5088 www.K4SV.com ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
