Re: [Elecraft] K3 #2257 woke up deaf this morning ...

2019-11-08 Thread David Wilcox via Elecraft
When unplugging and plugging in coax connectors to improve the connection a spray of DeOxit on each end would be a good idea. Works on all kinds of switches and connectors. I wouldn’t hook up my four trailers to my car without it and those connectors are heavily abused. Less so for my coax co

Re: [Elecraft] K3 #2257 woke up deaf this morning ...

2019-11-07 Thread Rick Bates, NK7I
Also check your filter, NB and NR settings, sometimes they go wonky. Rick NK7I On 11/7/2019 8:26 AM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote: Check all connectors.  I've found that connectors that just "sit" and are never moved will oxidize and prevent signal flow.   They rely on a mechanical connection only. 

Re: [Elecraft] K3 #2257 woke up deaf this morning ...

2019-11-07 Thread Mike Flowers
Thanks, Bob. I powered it off and on a couple of times and it came roaring back to life. In many ways this behavior Is just as disturbing. When I have a couple of hours I’ll put it on the bench and exercise (gently) the internal connectors, etc. Thanks for your suggestions!! -- 73 de

Re: [Elecraft] K3 #2257 woke up deaf this morning ...

2019-11-07 Thread Bob McGraw K4TAX
Check all connectors.  I've found that connectors that just "sit" and are never moved will oxidize and prevent signal flow.   They rely on a mechanical connection only.   Just unplug and re-plug 2 or three times for each one. 73 Bob, K4TAX On 11/7/2019 10:12 AM, Mike Flowers wrote: Hi Folk

[Elecraft] K3 #2257 woke up deaf this morning ...

2019-11-07 Thread Mike Flowers
Hi Folks, I powered up my trust K3 #2257 this morning and found it deaf. The RF and IF stages appear to be working just fine. I have 20M FT8 showing lots of signals on my P3, but no audio. WSJT-X shows no audio from LINE OUT either. I'm on the right antenna and haven't fiddled with p