[Elecraft] REF: KX3 Unstable SWR Reading

2014-03-31 Thread maxwelltl
I am seeing a similar concern with my KX3/KXPA100 home station. The KXPA100 ATU tunes it right down to 1.1-1.2. Then when I start transmitting it jumps up between 2 and 3. This doesn't happen all of the time nor on all bands. I have worked with Dick and he has put a lot of effort into my

[Elecraft] KXPA ATU Operation

2014-03-20 Thread maxwelltl
I think I am having some issues with my KXPA 100, possibly the ATU. Could someone please verify or refute these findings? Here is what I am seeing: 1) 25W and SWR LEDs linger on for 1.5 to 2 seconds after key up. They just stay on, then fade, flicker, and finally go out. 2) The ATU seems to

[Elecraft] REF: KXPA100 SN 707 Total Frustration with this Amp

2014-03-09 Thread maxwelltl
Hey Rich, Problems like these can be very frustrating. Not lecturing to you, but take a deep breath. You will get it going. I know the tendency is to throw the baby out with the dirty diaper (or however that saying goes) but from my experience and what I am reading we have a very good amp