Re: [Elecraft] KAT-500 Issue!

2022-05-20 Thread Dave (NK7Z)
Thanks Andy, I can locate it from here... Having a bit more info will help in seeing what needs to be checked! 73, and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) https://www.nk7z.net ARRL Volunteer Examiner ARRL Technical Specialist, RFI ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical Resources On 5/20/22 07:55, Andy

Re: [Elecraft] KAT-500 Issue!

2022-05-20 Thread Andy Durbin
"I seem to remember there was a change for those wire links but don't have the details here." This discussion suggests there were two board configurations - one with both links on the same side of the board and the other with one link on each side. It's not clear when the change was made or

Re: [Elecraft] KAT-500 Issue!

2022-05-20 Thread Dave (NK7Z)
Andy, If you locate those changes I would be most interested... I have a KAT500, no issues yet, but would like to verify my KAT has the changes if they fix something. 73, and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) https://www.nk7z.net ARRL Volunteer Examiner ARRL Technical Specialist, RFI ARRL Asst. Director,

[Elecraft] KAT-500 Issue!

2022-05-20 Thread Andy Durbin
What mode is the KAT500 in when you power up and see the wrong antenna selected? What firmware version is loaded in your KAT500? There was a firmware defect that could cause the wrong antenna to be selected in BYP mode but it is fixed in the current firmware. I seem to remember there was a

Re: [Elecraft] KAT-500 Issue!

2022-05-20 Thread Ken WA8JXM
What is the setting for 10m in the KAT500 utility? The behavior you see is consistent with 10m being set for ANT2. Hopefully it is that simple! GL Ken WA8JXM > > __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] KAT-500 Issue!

2022-05-20 Thread G3RTE via Elecraft
I have had the KAT-500 for many years and has been very reliable despite the abuse I have probably inflicted on which will become apparent. Recently when using the KAT-500 I have noticed from time to time a fizzing noise. Wasn't sure where it was coming from. Then a couple of weeks ago I