Dear Bruce,
The K3 is, among other things, a computer. So the computer rules
apply: First turn it off, unplug it, count to 20, and turn it back
on. If that fails, reset it. The reset routine is on page 61 of the
Owner's Manual (it's called Parameter Initialization).
Before trouble occurs (i.e. NOW), be sure to back it up (another
computer rule) by saving the configuration using the K3 Utility and
your computer. Then after you reset it, you can restore the
configuration you worked so hard to get right.
--Oliver Johns, W6ODJ
On 30 Dec 2008, at 6:33 AM, Bruce McLaughlin wrote:
I believe the digital gods like to toy with us. My K-3 has largely
behaved
itself but several weeks ago it suddenly stopped producing RF when
tune was
pressed. Turning it on and off, etc., did not entice it to work. It
however was working in all other respects, including producing RF
when keyed
with the paddle. I finally gave up and called Elecraft. After a
bit of
inquiry it was determined that somehow a "bit flipped in the code."
After a
reset and a manual reentry of the various menu settings everything
worked
fine and has continued to do so. As far as I know, nothing unusual
had
occurred before that situation developed. In any event, I am glad
your K-3
is working again.
Bruce-W8FU
-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected]
[mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Dave Yarnes
Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2008 6:44 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [Elecraft] Woke Up With A Headache--No K3 ATU
Hi All,
When I went to bed last night, everything was A O K. This morning,
I turned
on the K3, and got an error message--no ATU! Sure enough, the ATU
would not
trigger. K3 menu is set for ATU, and cycling the power on and off a
few
times didn't seem to help. However, perserverance wins, and finally
a cycle
of power on and off restored the ATU! Go figure! ATU now seems to be
functioning O.K.
These microprocessors are indeed confounding devices. I don't know
if I
have something to worry about or not, but it concerns me since I've
never
received an error message like that--at least not since I got the K3
properly up and running. I hope this radio isn't going to get cranky!
Dave W7AQK
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