Re: [Elecraft] K3 Erratic SSB Power Output (G8DX)

2013-07-25 Thread JACK WHITE
73 Jack From: Roger Crofts To: elecraft reflector Sent: Wednesday, 24 July 2013, 23:57 Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Erratic SSB Power Output (G8DX) I had a look at Jack's video showing the power fluctuations. They are quite rapid and continuous. If

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Erratic SSB Power Output (G8DX)

2013-07-24 Thread Roger Crofts
I had a look at Jack's video showing the power fluctuations. They are quite rapid and continuous. If they stay like that, it will be a big help in tracking down the problem. The tx signal can be traced through the various stages with an oscilloscope to find where the steady signal begins the flu

[Elecraft] K3 Erratic SSB Power Output (G8DX)

2013-07-24 Thread Tom Boucher
Jack, Each time I have had problems with my K3, including the one described by yourself, I have fixed it by removing the front panel, carefully cleaning all connector contacts and re-assembling. I put a thin layer of 'Contralube' (Maplins) on the connector pins which not only keeps the connecto