Re: [Elecraft] K3 fails 5W and 50W TX calibration
Edd: Using the Utility for this process can have problems. I did it manually on each band. K6XX also suggested to to it this way. Connect a dummy load to the K3 output. Set the PWR control on the K3 to exactly 5w Set CONFIG: TUN PWR to exactly 5w Hold TUNE for 2-3 seconds. Tap it again Repeat the process at 50w Reset TUN PWR to other than 5 or 50. I use 25 Reset PWR in the K3 to the usual 100w setting Repeat everything above on each band. Jim W6YA __ 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
[Elecraft] K3 fails 5W and 50W TX calibration
Today I tried to perform a K3 TX calibration using the K3 Utility and it fails calibration at the 160M (first frequency in the series) attempt on both 5W and 50W settings. It freezes and remains with the TX light illuminated. The power button will not turn the radio off. I must unplug the rear power connector to turn it off. After reinserting the power connector the power button and all other controls appear to work as they should until I again attempt a TX power calibration. The radio is in Normal not Test mode. I have sent a message to elecraft support but thought others here might have had a similar problem and might have a solution. The K3 is a s/n 6000+ K3 with all suggested hardware upgrades and current firmware. Why did I attempt the TX calibration - I read the recent suggestion about not setting the PWR to 5W - I use this K3 to drive a high gain (low power input) linear and probably have at times set the drive to around 5W. Thanks for any help or suggestions. Edd - KD5M __ 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
