[Elecraft] K3 Momentary no transmit

2015-11-22 Thread N7FN
I discovered a problem with my K3, s/n 83xx. With nothing but power and a dummy load connected to the K3, while in TUNE on 10 meters, PWR adjusted to 15 watts, the K3 momentarily stops transmitting every 15 seconds. When I push the TUNE button it starts transmitting. After 15 seconds the K3 mo

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Momentary no transmit

2015-11-22 Thread Bob McGraw - K4TAX
Known software/firmware issue that appears on 12M, 10M and 6M only. Elecraft is aware of it. I wish it was fixed as it drives my amp crazy while working any mode that has 100% duty cycle such as DATA or AM. It is a PITA, and I wish it was resolved. 73 Bob, K4TAX On 11/22/2015 7:54 PM, n..

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Momentary no transmit

2015-11-22 Thread Jim - N4ST
modes with transmit times longer than 15 seconds. _ 73, Jim - N4ST -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of n...@comcast.net Sent: Sunday, November 22, 2015 20:54 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Momentary no

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Momentary no transmit

2015-11-22 Thread Bob McGraw - K4TAX
Likewise, when running my amp, when the K3/K3S output drops, the amp gives out a big grunt and this happens every 15 seconds. Rather annoying to say the least and it made me wonder, until it was disclosed as to why, what was going wrong with the amp. 73 Bob, K4TAX On 11/22/2015 9:37 PM, Jim

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Momentary no transmit

2015-11-23 Thread Ken K3IU
G'morning, Frank: I just tried to duplicate what you are experiencing and was unsuccessful. No interruptions. K3 #202 with latest firmware. 73, Ken K3IU ~~~ On 11/22/2015 8:54 PM, n...@comcast.net wrote: I discovered a problem with my K3, s/n 83xx. With nothing but p

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Momentary no transmit

2015-11-23 Thread Jim - N4ST
rig they initially had on the bench. _ 73, Jim - N4ST -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ken K3IU Sent: Monday, November 23, 2015 03:44 To: n...@comcast.net; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Momentary no tran

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Momentary no transmit

2015-11-23 Thread Ken K3IU
al Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ken K3IU Sent: Monday, November 23, 2015 03:44 To: n...@comcast.net; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Momentary no transmit G'morning, Frank: I just tried to duplicate what you are experiencing and was