Re: [Elecraft] KX3 VSWR problem (WD4SDC)

Hi John, Resonable question. The load was a Narda type N 20W dry load good from DC - 12GHz - borrowed from work;) And I did test it just to make sure someone else did not "abuse" it (bench test equipment). Also tested the N->BNC adapter. Trust, but verify your test equipmentgood advice.

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 VSWR problem (WD4SDC)

Steve: Is it possible your dummy load is not 50 ohms at 6M? In other words, is your dummy load designed to work at VHF frequencies? Maybe it's only designed for HF frequencies. Just a thought, but it could possibly explain your problem. 73, John AA0VE Jim Rodenkirch wrote I'm not sure

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 VSWR problem

Jim Rodenkirch wrote > > I'm not sure I understand..are you saying with the ATU removed the > VSWR is 1.2:1 and with it > > installed but not tuned it's 1.8:1 until the ATU "kicks in and does its > job??? Hi Jim, Sorry for the confusion. I'll pull everything into this post to put it in

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 VSWR problem

WD4SDC wrote Equipment: KX3 S/N 7210, FW 02.25 Problem: 6M band -> VSWR 1.8:1 (KX3 meter) on 50ohm load connected directly to ant connector (no cable). Followed by this UPDATE: The test was to disconnect the remove the ATU board and connect the RF board directly to the antenna port - which

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 VSWR problem

WD4SDC wrote > Equipment: > KX3 S/N 7210, FW 02.25 > > Problem: > 6M band -> VSWR 1.8:1 (KX3 meter) on 50ohm load connected directly to ant > connector (no cable). > > MSG to Elecraft support unanswered (which seems uncharacteristic, based on > rep) UPDATE: Just to complete this for anyone

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 VSWR problem

Rick Robinson wrote > Could it be your load is not rated to 50 MHZ ? Some are only good to 30 > MHZ. Hi Rick. Good point. I should have included my load spec w/ the "facts": I'm using a Narda 40W DC->12GHz w/ N->BNC adapter I borrowed at work. And verified it @ 50MHz - just because sometimes

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 VSWR problem

WD4SDC wrote > MSG to Elecraft support unanswered (which seems uncharacteristic, based on > rep) I was contacted by elecraft support shortly after this post. Will be running some tests per their advice. Steve WD4SDC -- View this message in context:

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 VSWR problem

Could it be your load is not rated to 50 MHZ ? Some are only good to 30 MHZ. On Wednesday, October 7, 2015, WD4SDC wrote: > WD4SDC wrote > > MSG to Elecraft support unanswered (which seems uncharacteristic, based > on > > rep) > > I was contacted by elecraft support