Re: [Elecraft] Different SWRs on K3 and External Meter

Thanks so much to everyone! Very helpful. The dummy load was connected to the main antenna jack, which might then be part of the problem. However, I do use the K144XV internal transverter, so it sounds like I might still need to do the milliwatt calibration. On Tue, Feb 6, 2018 at 12:06 PM, Jack

[Elecraft] Different SWRs on K3 and External Meter

I just installed the KXV3B board, upgrading from the KXV3A. When I went to do the 1mW calibration at the end, the calibration failed because the SWR was 2.9:1 on 52 MHz. I tried a couple more times, with different dummy loads and cables and found the same result. I then connected an external SWR

Re: [Elecraft] Different SWRs on K3 and External Meter

I had an issue getting the TX gain calibration to pass at 52 MHz once, but it was because SPLIT was enabled on 6 meters.  For some reason my K3 will not transmit a carrier on 6 meters by holding the TUNE button if SPLIT is enabled.  It will on every band but 6. Mike - KI0HA On 2/5/2018

Re: [Elecraft] Different SWRs on K3 and External Meter

The dummy load needs to be connected to the XVTR OUT jack, not the main antenna connector. The tuner path has nothing to do with it. See K3 manual around page 53 or so. Ken K6MR On 05-Feb-18 20:59:03, "John Woodard" wrote: On Sun, Feb 4, 2018 at 17:45 John

Re: [Elecraft] Different SWRs on K3 and External Meter

John; Where did you have the dummy load connected for the milliwatt calibration? As shown on page 52 of the K3S manual, it should be connected to the XVTR OUT jack, NOT the main antenna jack. Note that the milliwatt calibration is optional. If you aren’t planning on using a transverter, there

Re: [Elecraft] Different SWRs on K3 and External Meter

On Sun, Feb 4, 2018 at 17:45 John Woodard wrote: > I just installed the KXV3B board, upgrading from the KXV3A. When I went to > do the 1mW calibration at the end, the calibration failed because the SWR > was 2.9:1 on 52 MHz. I tried a couple more times, with different

[Elecraft] Different SWRs on K3 and External Meter

I just installed the KXV3B board, upgrading from the KXV3A. When I went to do the 1mW calibration at the end, the calibration failed because the SWR was 2.9:1 on 52 MHz. I tried a couple more times, with different dummy loads and cables and found the same result. I then connected an external SWR