Go to Config, KXV3, tap 9 Exit the menu.
73, Bob, N6CM On Sat, Jun 6, 2015 at 2:26 PM, Jim Sheldon <w...@cox.net> wrote: > Yes there is, but it doesn't work because the K3 (not K3S) firmware is not > recognizing the KXV3B module or at least not recognizing some parts of it. > Some of the hardware apparently works for some people and not for others. > I'm thinking this may depend on the age of the K3? Mine is #5027 just for > reference. > > The IF output to the P3 works just fine for me, the RX-IN works and I > don't have the internal 2 meter transverter or any external transverters > installed. Also, the 1 milliwat transmitter gain calibration completed > with no problem according to the utility program. I can not, however > enable Preamp 2 in the menu and I get ERR XV3 every time the K3 is turned > on. > > I have removed and re-installed the KXV3B module 3 times, checked for > proper seating of the connector pins and checked to ensure they were in the > right socket positions all with the exact same results. I even > re-downloaded and re-installed the version 5.26 beta firmware to rule out a > download glitch in the zip file. > > We'll most likely have to wait for the guys to get back from Pacific Con > and get to work Monday for them to address this unless the firmware > engineer for the XV3 module happens to check the reflector or the "support > at elecraft" email and is able to address the situation. > > Jim - W0EB > > ------ Original Message ------ > From: "Guy Olinger K2AV" <k2av....@gmail.com> > To: "Jim Sheldon" <w...@cox.net> > Cc: "Sebastian" <w...@bellsouth.net>; "Elecraft" <elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > > Sent: 6/6/2015 3:41:40 PM > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] ERR XV3 > > I'm not at home to check, but isn't there a CONFIG: setting required for >> that? 73, Guy K2AV >> >> On Saturday, June 6, 2015, Jim Sheldon <w...@cox.net> wrote: >> >>> I have exactly the same problem here. My K3 doesn't recognize the >>> KXV3B. I triple checked the install. Funny, but the RX-IN works and my >>> original VLF mod works fine and it depends on the XV3's RX-IN jack so >>> contrary to my thinking I have a defective module, I suspect a problem in >>> FW beta 5.26 that doesn't show up on the factory lab's K3's. Mine's #5027. >>> >>> Jim, W0EB >>> >>> Sent from my iPad >>> >>> > On Jun 6, 2015, at 12:23 PM, Sebastian <w...@bellsouth.net> wrote: >>> > >>> > I received today the new KXV3B module, and installed it in my K3 >>> serial number 05864, using K3 Utility Revision 1.15.5.1. >>> > >>> > I also updated my K3 firmware, to revision 05.26. I completed the >>> Milliwatt TX Gain Calibration (since I also have an XV222). For good >>> measure, I also completed both the 5 and 50 watt calibration, using an old >>> Heathkit Cantenna. All of those completed with no errors. >>> > >>> > However, upon powering up the K3, I see the ‘ERR XV3’ message. >>> > >>> > I have twice removed and reinstalled the module, everything visually >>> appears to be ok. Since I had the original KXV3 module, I did not open the >>> bottom of the case, and I used the same TMP cable. >>> > >>> > Using the menu settings, I show that PREAMP2 is off, it cannot be >>> changed. KXV3 is ‘nor'; I can however cycle through ’not inSt’ and ’tESt’. >>> ATTEN is 10 db and also cannot be changed. >>> > >>> > What puzzles me is that my 222 MHz transverter appears to be >>> functioning, which of course is installed to the KXV3B module. And the IF >>> Output port is functioning since I have it installed with an external SDR >>> (Elad FDM-S1). Additionally, while I do not have a different antenna for >>> receive, the RX ANT switch appears to be working, as pressing it heavily >>> attenuates and/or removes signals completely. >>> > >>> > Since it is the weekend and I won’t be able to reach Elecraft, I would >>> appreciate any suggestions, or perhaps something that I may have missed >>> that I did not describe above. >>> > >>> > 73 de Sebastian, W4AS >>> > >>> > ______________________________________________________________ >>> > 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 >>> > Message delivered to w...@cox.net >>> ______________________________________________________________ >>> 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 >>> Message delivered to k2av....@gmail.com >>> >> >> >> -- >> Sent via Gmail Mobile on my iPhone >> > ______________________________________________________________ > 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 > Message delivered to rfri...@usa.net > ______________________________________________________________ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
