Peter, Contact Elecraft support on this issue. Sounds like poor grounding/ESD protection. They may have a service bulletin to fix the issue.
Dave wo2x -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Peter Dougherty Sent: Sunday, November 24, 2019 11:56 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [Elecraft] Unexpected K-POD frequency excursions Hi all, In CQWW this weekend I ran across a problem that's been plaguing me in previous contests too. With the K-pod connected to the radio (K3s) using the supplied cable I'm finding that the main VFO QSYs down about 100-200 Hz on a random basis. I tried loading the flat cable up with Mix 31 ferrites to no effect. I haven't thoroughly tested this on all bands, but it definitely occurred on 20 through 160. It was not a regular occurrence; maybe every 2-3 minutes it would happen. When I engage the VFO lock on the front panel of the radio it stops doing it. I has also been know to shut the radio off once every few days when I touch the K-pod, which I'm attributing to static electricity. While I love the functionality of my K-pod, I had to take it offline due to the frequency excursions. I'd like to get a fix for this if at all possible. Suggestions? --------------------------------------------- 73 and Good DX Peter, W2IRT President, North Jersey DX Association DXCC Card Checker Letter O Manager, ARRL Incoming 2nd District QSL bureau ______________________________________________________________ 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 Message delivered to [email protected] ______________________________________________________________ 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 Message delivered to [email protected]
