[Elecraft] KX3 Loss of Signal Strength

2013-03-31 Thread Jim - W6VAR
I haven't used my KX3 much since getting it last year, but I brought it to my in-laws for Easter and hooked up my Pac-12 antenna. On 40 meters, I've been getting a strange popping in the signal level. I've also noticed that the signal drops from about an S5 and strong background noise in the audio

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Loss of Signal Strength

2013-03-31 Thread Vic, K2VCO
It's very common that if you have a poor connection in the antenna system -- dirty or oxidized pin in a coax connector, for example, or a poorly soldered connection in a balun -- then hitting it with a little RF will temporarily 'fix' it. On 3/31/13 7:34 PM, Jim - W6VAR wrote: I haven't used