Re: [Elecraft] K3 ERR TXG Message

2008-07-11 Thread Bill W4ZV
Mike Downs-2 wrote: I get an ERR TXG message after running the high power TX gain procedure on 12, 15, and 17 meter bands. However, both the K3 and my wattmeter show 50 watts output in each case. This error message does not show up on any of the other bands, and it does not show up when

[Elecraft] K3 ERR TXG Message

2008-07-10 Thread Mike Downs
I get an ERR TXG message after running the high power TX gain procedure on 12, 15, and 17 meter bands. However, both the K3 and my wattmeter show 50 watts output in each case. This error message does not show up on any of the other bands, and it does not show up when operating on any of the

[Elecraft] K3 ERR TXG message on most bands

2008-05-10 Thread Paul Ferguson
I have K3/100 #757 using firmware 1.88 MCU and 1.70 DSP. When trying the Low-Power (5W) Transmitter Gain Calibration, it works on 80 and 20 meters, but on all other bands I get an ERR TXG message. The Synthesizer Calibration and Reference Oscillator Calibration (using WWV zero beat) run OK. I

Re: [Elecraft] K3: ERR TXG message

2008-05-06 Thread Toby Deinhardt
Hi John, did you turn it on in the firmware? Easy to enough overlook... Page 42 - OWNER’S MANUAL Revision C1, November 18, 2007 Option Module Enables K3 options can be installed at any time. Once an option has been installed, use

Re: [Elecraft] K3: ERR TXG message with KPA3

2008-05-06 Thread John Unger
Hi Toby - Yes, I did turn the KPA3 on, but thanks for the hint. I should also add that all my filters have the correct offsets set (with - signs...), and I have the 2.7 KHz filter set as the transmit filter for all modes. I should probable reiterate that the radio calibrates fine on all

[Elecraft] K3: ERR TXG message

2008-05-05 Thread John Unger
Thanks for the reminder to put K3 in the Subject: line I just installed the KPA module and attempted to do the High Power Gain Calibration procedure at 50 Watts. But all that happens is that I get 0 Watts indicated and a ERR TXG message. Any idea what is going on? Manual says to refer to