All very true ... > But the most unfriendly step was the > last one, plugging the KRX3 module into the sub-in and > sub-out connectors and managing the TMP coax. Plugging the > Front panel into the main board was for me much easier than > when assembling the K3 (experience curve impact, probably)
Partly because some of the TMP cables - particularly those from the reference boards to the synthesizers - are longer than necessary and loop into the connector area. 20 mm long cables would be better than the current 30 mm cables. > if the sub-receiver is dumb, it's because some parameters > have not been properly set (crystal filter in my case), Yes! What is the proper way to set the filter parameters? I resorted to the K3 Utility and had to set the gain for the CW filter blind since I could not use the S-meter. 73, ... Joe, W4TV > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Raymond METZGER > Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2008 6:27 AM > To: 'AD6XY' > Cc: [email protected]; 'f8crh' > Subject: [Elecraft] [K3] : KRX3 live > > > Hi Mike and Elecrafters, > > I started assembling the KRX3 yesterday at 2 p.m. and > switched the K3 on at 9 p.m. after having also installed > additional crystal filters (Better to do it at the same time > rather than disassembling the rig once again). > > I'm impressed by those who got it in less than three hours ! > > Although my K3 is # 615, I had to solder the additional > resistor in parallel with R91 (My RF board is Rev A). W4 was > a soldered jumper, not easily accessible, even after taking > the KBPF3 board away. But the most unfriendly step was the > last one, plugging the KRX3 module into the sub-in and > sub-out connectors and managing the TMP coax. Plugging the > Front panel into the main board was for me much easier than > when assembling the K3 (experience curve impact, probably) > > When you switch your rig on and nothing works, don't panic > and take a breath > : if the main receiver is dumb, it's because the RF gain pot > has been inadvertently turned fully counterclockwise during > the surgery, if the sub-receiver is dumb, it's because some > parameters have not been properly set (crystal filter in my > case), and if you get an ERR PL2 message, it's because you > need first to upgrade the software and secondly to make a > synthesizer calibration ! Finally my KRX3 is working FB and > there was no problem with the assembling ! > > Raymond, F4FNT > K3/100 # 615, K2/100 # 5,636 > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: [email protected] > You must be a subscriber to post to the list. > Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm > Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [email protected] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
