... Solutions found. One of the pad of the KX3s DC connector was disconnected.
I simply removed the side panel, and with a thin point soldering tool, the
place was sufficient to get to the pad (while protecting the plastic) and
re-solder it Hope that it will hold ... simple solution.
And about
Re: "2- The second pixel on the SWR display is lighted even without signal.
Not a major problem .. just want to know what is going on ..."
I will take a shot at that question, Pierre. If the "faulty" pixel is in the
S-meter, it means that you have the rf gain turned down. Tap the AF/RF-SQL
k
Pierre,
The power jack on the early KX3s were not glued to the board, and the
solder (or one of the lugs to the jack) would eventually break,
especially if a right angle power plug was not used. I got a new jack
from Elecraft and fixed mine, and then glued it to the board with a
small bead o
Hi Folks
Well after 3600+ QSOs with my KX3/SN190, I now have a couple of problems:
1- The DC plug is working intermittently.Think that I have to resolder it.
Since I got the factory-built version, I would like to know what is the
shortest way to (de)-assemble the rig to do the repair...? I
4 matches
Mail list logo
