Check that TX INHIBIT is off in the menu. Victor 4X6GP
> On 16 Jun 2020, at 0:35, G4BVH <g4...@cathyandpeter.com> wrote: > > > > > > > Hi Bill,The rig doesnot produce any RF out in any mode. Everything > looks normal on the display, LEDs etc, the rig keys via mic or paddle but > just no RF.Some have suggested a bad internal cable connection or bad board > edge connector. I am working my way through those. 73, Peter G4BVH > > > > Get Outlook for iOS > > > > > > > On Mon, Jun 15, 2020 at 2:45 PM +0100, "Bill Steffey NY9H" <n...@arrl.net> > wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > DOES k3 xmit ssb with a mic in usb ? > > what mode ( TXDATA) are you using ... > > usually when I have that symptom, turns out that computer sound card is > NOT putting out TX audio to rig. > > >> On 6/15/2020 4:04 AM, G4BVH wrote: >> Hi, >> >> >> >> I have had a fault develop on my K3 whereby there is no RF being produced. I >> have emailed the details to Elecraft support and am hoping to receive a >> reply with suggestions. However, I thought I would also send the details >> here in case anyone can suggest something to try or investigate further. >> >> >> >> I have a K3, serial number 6482 which I built from a kit. It has worked >> flawlessly since I built it. I have the 400Hz and 2.7kHz (2.8kHz?) filters >> fitted and the 100W module but no other additions. >> >> >> >> A few days ago, it was running 20W of FT8 and I suddenly discovered that it >> hadn't been transmitting. Everything appeared that it should be >> transmitting: the red TX LED was lit, it was not in TEST mode (TX not >> flashing) but there was no RF output displayed on the bar graph and >> definitely nothing coming out on any mode. There is no RF if I wind down the >> power below the 10W level, there is the usual relay click going through 12W >> - 13W and still no RF above this level, ie on towards 100W. >> >> >> >> The K3 metering shows 13.5V and 0.84 on receive, 0.97A on the lower power >> level setting and 1.18A on the higher power setting on transmit. The RF >> output bar graph always displays 1 bar on transmit no matter what the power >> level is set but there is no RF coming out. >> >> >> >> I tried the TX calibration but it fails saying the power level didn't reach >> that required. >> >> >> >> The receiver works fine and I can hear the CW side tone and SSB, AM and FM >> audio monitoring as normal. >> >> >> >> I have removed and reseated the front panel and also the 3 coax patch leads >> behind the front panel but this made no difference. There is a yellow LED, >> D33, on the main board which is lit on receive and goes out on transmit. >> >> >> >> The latest firmware is installed - I updated this a month or so ago. >> >> >> >> TX inhibit is OFF and the 20A breaker has not tripped. >> >> >> >> Any thoughts or suggestions gratefully received. >> >> >> >> Very many thanks and 73, >> >> >> >> Peter, G4BVH >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > > -- > This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. > https://www.avast.com/antivirus > > ______________________________________________________________ > 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 g4...@cathyandpeter.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 > Message delivered to k2vco....@gmail.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
