I have recently had my K3 switch modes as I tune up the band. Like from
LSB to CW. My s/n is 6000+ though.
Ken WA8JXM
On 8/9/16 10:04 AM, Mark E. Musick wrote:
Your problem is most likely the front panel connectors. This is a known
problem for early K3s. Early K3s had tin connectors between
Mike,
Cleaning is a temporary fix. Changing to the gold pins is a permanent
solution.
You could try just removing the front panel and putting it back on. The
wiping action that results will clean oxidation from the pins.
Do that as a temporary fix. The real fix is to change to the gold pin
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of AD6XY
Sent: Tuesday, August 9, 2016 12:40 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Unexpected Band / Mode switching
I have a fairly elderly K3, SN500s. I have noticed recently that
occasionally when I hit the band up switch the mode
Thanks - makes sense. Presumably tarnishing. Couldn't I just clean them?
-Original Message-
From: Mark E. Musick [mailto:markmus...@sbcglobal.net]
Sent: Tuesday, August 9, 2016 3:05 PM
To: 'AD6XY' ; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Unexpected Band / Mode
I have a fairly elderly K3, SN500s. I have noticed recently that occasionally
when I hit the band up switch the mode changes but the band doesn't. Seems
to be getting more frequent. Is this a common problem and is there a fix?
Mike
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