Joe, In addition to the antenna check out, try replacing the patch cables from the K3 to the switch as well, you may have an intermittent there or poor bonding to the shield (a common problem, making effective coax connector bonds is a learned art).
I think you said you were using a balun to the ladder line. That run of coax to the switch (and K3) should be as short as possible too (some say under ten feet total between tuner and balun, some say shorter). It's all part of the antenna load equation for the tuner and you may have some reaction there. Bypassing the switch (use a barrel connector if you must) eliminates that as a problem source. It could have an open, a short or intermittent (or poor connector). Is the ladder line a reactive length on any band? When you drop the antenna, give the ladder line a look see too. Did a raven do something nasty to the line? What happens when you tune into a dummy load? Is it consistent? Pick one end and work toward the other end, eliminating the possibilities in a logical manner. You'll get there and then can let us know what you find. With me, it's often a DOH! moment. ;-) Rick WA6NHC -----Original Message----- From: Joe Ford I did not have a problem tuning on 30m. The first time the problem occurred was when I went <SNIP> I wanted to eliminate the switch and connect directly to the coax coming from the balun. To get to where I could make that connection I had to <SNIP> Then I redid all the cables to the rear of the K3. And guess what. This time when I hit tune it went right to 1:1.2 without hardly any relay action. So did some tests, retuning and so forth. It continued to work okay. I even had a qso with a good rst. ______________________________________________________________ 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
