Since Garry suggested I ask the reflector I am posting the following
that we have been trying to figure out on my K3 kit. Any help would be
appreciated
Dennis
N4ZKR
Copies of messages below:
Gary Surrency wrote:
> OK. Let me know how the testing goes. I don't work on weekends, but
> will be back here come Monday morning at 8am MST.
>
> Someone else in tech support may reply in the interim though, and
> there is also the Elecraft reflector you can use as a resource. Use
> k3supp...@elecraft.com to be sure more than one person receives your
> emails.
>
> Many times, all that is wrong is there is a bent or misaligned pin, or
> a filter setup error. The K3 Utility makes it easy to check the filter
> setup, and to test if the serial port and firmware upgrade procedure
> works OK.
>
I have visually checked all of the pins and/or reinserted them
> Use care when handling and testing the boards so you do not damage
> anything with ESD. The SMT parts are also easy to knock loose from the
> PCB, so use care and be gentle. Examine the boards and parts closely
> with a bright light and a magnifier to see if there might be some
> damage or poorly soldered parts that came loose in handling, shipping,
> and during assembly.
>
EVERYTHING has been done with an ESD wrist strap attached to the radio
and on an ESD surface. I dont see anything broken or missing
> --
> 73, Gary AB7MY
> =
> supp...@elecraft.com
> Elecraft Technical Support
>
> dwi...@cafes.net wrote:
>> I will check tonight. I am also rounding up a RS232 cable to try the
>> K3 Utility tonight also.
>> 73
>> Dennis
>
K3 utility verifies the filter settings.
>
>> On Fri Jun 12 12:14 , Gary Surrency sent:
>>
>>
>>> When the preamp is turned on, do you hear a slight increase in noise
>>> and hiss as it adds its gain into the signal path?
No increase with the preamp. No increase in noise when the antenna is
connected.
>>>
>>> A noticeable response in noise should result when you touch pins 1
>>> and 2 of the KR MXR board. Pin 1 is the round pin closer to the P1
>>> label (not the gold plated hole, but the pin next to it).
No increase in the noise
>>>
>>> --
>>> 73, Gary AB7MY
>>> =
>>> supp...@elecraft.com
>>> Elecraft Technical Support
>>>
>>> Dennis Wieck wrote:
>>>
>>>> I did try the test points. The results are listed by each point. I
>>>> have rechecked the filter settings. I only have one installed at
>>>> present. It is the stock 2.7 in the first position.
>>>>
>>>> Gary Surrency wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Try those test points I mentioned, and be SURE the filter setup is
>>>>> correct. The K3 Utility helps a lot to do that.
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>> 73, Gary AB7MY
>>>>> =
>>>>> supp...@elecraft.com
>>>>> Elecraft Technical Support Dennis Wieck wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> It is pretty much deaf. There is no increase in noise when you
>>>>>> connect
>>>>>> an antenna
>>>>>> The only filter installed is the standard 2.7 at FL1
>>>>>> I will have to get a cable to do the computer interface.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Gary Surrency wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Complete the kit and setup/calibration that you can do, so you
>>>>>>> can see if it will transmit.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>> It does not show any power out on my wattmeter
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Verify VCO CAL works OK.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>> If this is the synthesizer cal this works right
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Look over all boards and connectors closely for correct assembly.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>> Checked this
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> More:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> You can try the receiver troubleshooting steps I show below.
>>>>>>> This testing is done in the reverse order of normal signal flow,
>>>>>>> from the AF to IF to RF circuits.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> You can do this without even having any test equipment.
