GW0ETF wrote: > I have K3 #145 and this problem has plagued me plenty in the past. I > now know > it *is* a problem with the FP connections as Wayne describes. I've > more or > less stopped it by using Deoxit on the pins; clearly there is an > issue with > oxidation(?) of the pin surfaces.
We switched to all-gold plating on the mating connectors in production. > BTW, Jorge states the radio performs normally even when the errors > appear. > Have you checked for example that the KAT3 works when Err AT3 > appears, and > that you get 100w out when the PA error appears? Mine certainly > didn't..... Recent firmware releases allows continued operation even if error messages appear. The problem should be fixed as soon as possible, but sometimes -- like at a DXpedition or during an emergency -- the show must go on. 73, Wayne N6KR ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
