Re: [Elecraft] Problem with K3S build
Thanks for the replies, guys. Dick, I double-checked, and the KSYN3A board is installed into the correct slot, and the only external jumper is correctly installed, according to the instructions. Matt, with the unit powered on, the green LED on the is on constant on the board, and the board is fully seated into its receptacle on the RF board. Greg, according to the assembly manual, I am supposed to exit from the configuration menu to get to the synthesizer status. I stepped through the options available in the configuration menu, and did not see anything regarding the status of the synthesizer. I have to work tomorrow, but I'll send an email to Elecraft and see what they have to say. Thanks again! 73, Ken, KJ9B From: RIchard Williams [mailto:richarddw1...@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, September 07, 2015 5:33 PM To: Ken Bandy, KJ9B Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Problem with K3S build Ken, Make sure you have the Sync board installed in the correct slot (not the slot for the sub receiver sync board); additionally, make sure you have the cables connected correctly at both ends of the two cables. One additional check might be to check and make sure you have the TCXO installed correctly (I believe it will fit in the holder either way). Dick, K8ZTT _ From: "Ken Bandy, KJ9B" To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, September 7, 2015 9:51 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Problem with K3S build Hello all. Last week I received my K3S/100 (S/N 10270) kit, including KDVR3 recorder, KRX3A second receiver, and .5ppm TCXO. After getting the kit assembled per the assembly manual, I got to the checkout phase prior to installing the 100W amp, and second receiver. The unit powered on as it should, however I got no "ERR PLL" message on the display as it stated I probably would. When I got to the Synthesizer Check, I was able to get into "TECH MD" mode, and turned it "ON". However, I was not able to get to "SYN1" to display in the VFO B area. The bottom part of the display would start with what I assume was supposed to be the time (however it was in the area of 37:20:20??), then as I rotated the VFO B knob, it would step through what I assume was the date, then "0.00", "13.6V", "1.05A", "FP 28C", "PLL1 2.9" (ranging up to "PLL1 3.2"), "PLL2*0.0", "AFV 0", and finally "0.0 dBV". This is all I can get. Of course, with this being a holiday, contacting Elecraft wouldn't work, so I thought I would throw this out here to see if anyone had any ideas as to what might be wrong with my unit. Thanks, and I hope everyone is having a great Labor Day (where applicable). 73, Ken, KJ9B __ 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 <http://www.qsl.net/> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to richarddw1...@yahoo.com __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Problem with K3S build
The fact that you're seeing PLL1 and PLL2 indicate that the firmware thinks the older KSYN3 is installed. If it has the KSYN3A, SYN1 and SYN2 would show in the VFO B window, instead. With the K3S's top cover removed, do you see the KSYN3A's green LED on solid? It's visible from the top side. Make sure the KSYN3A is properly seated on the RF board connector. 73, matt W6NIA On Mon, 7 Sep 2015 16:51:45 -0400, you wrote: >Hello all. Last week I received my K3S/100 (S/N 10270) kit, including KDVR3 >recorder, KRX3A second receiver, and .5ppm TCXO. After getting the kit >assembled per the assembly manual, I got to the checkout phase prior to >installing the 100W amp, and second receiver. The unit powered on as it >should, however I got no "ERR PLL" message on the display as it stated I >probably would. When I got to the Synthesizer Check, I was able to get into >"TECH MD" mode, and turned it "ON". However, I was not able to get to >"SYN1" to display in the VFO B area. The bottom part of the display would >start with what I assume was supposed to be the time (however it was in the >area of 37:20:20??), then as I rotated the VFO B knob, it would step through >what I assume was the date, then "0.00", "13.6V", "1.05A", "FP 28C", "PLL1 >2.9" (ranging up to "PLL1 3.2"), "PLL2*0.0", "AFV 0", and finally "0.0 dBV". >This is all I can get. > > > >Of course, with this being a holiday, contacting Elecraft wouldn't work, so >I thought I would throw this out here to see if anyone had any ideas as to >what might be wrong with my unit. > > > >Thanks, and I hope everyone is having a great Labor Day (where applicable). > > > >73, > >Ken, KJ9B > >__ >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 >Message delivered to mzil...@roadrunner.com Matt Zilmer, W6NIA -- "Always store beer in a dark place." -R. Heinlein __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Problem with K3S build
Hello all. Last week I received my K3S/100 (S/N 10270) kit, including KDVR3 recorder, KRX3A second receiver, and .5ppm TCXO. After getting the kit assembled per the assembly manual, I got to the checkout phase prior to installing the 100W amp, and second receiver. The unit powered on as it should, however I got no "ERR PLL" message on the display as it stated I probably would. When I got to the Synthesizer Check, I was able to get into "TECH MD" mode, and turned it "ON". However, I was not able to get to "SYN1" to display in the VFO B area. The bottom part of the display would start with what I assume was supposed to be the time (however it was in the area of 37:20:20??), then as I rotated the VFO B knob, it would step through what I assume was the date, then "0.00", "13.6V", "1.05A", "FP 28C", "PLL1 2.9" (ranging up to "PLL1 3.2"), "PLL2*0.0", "AFV 0", and finally "0.0 dBV". This is all I can get. Of course, with this being a holiday, contacting Elecraft wouldn't work, so I thought I would throw this out here to see if anyone had any ideas as to what might be wrong with my unit. Thanks, and I hope everyone is having a great Labor Day (where applicable). 73, Ken, KJ9B __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com