Re: [Elecraft] K3 Sub Rx RF Gain issue and TX sticking

2015-07-02 Thread d...@lightstream.net
You can easily check any of the four potentiometers (RF/AF gains) for discontinuities via a utility available from the K3's CONFIG menu: First, turn "TECH MD" ON Then, find the "SW TEST" option, rotate the VFO-A knob until you see "Scn Adc" on the display. Then, while observing the VFO-B area o

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Sub Rx RF Gain issue and TX sticking

2015-07-02 Thread Joe Subich, W4TV
On 2015-07-02 2:06 PM, K4ia via Elecraft wrote: > The RF Gain control on the Sub RX acts weird. It will seem deaf > until 3 o'clock on the dial. Perform an RF Gain calibration using an XG2/XG3 and the automated procedure in the K3 Utility software. > During Field Day, if I hit the Esc Key or t

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Sub Rx RF Gain issue and TX sticking

2015-07-02 Thread Guy Olinger K2AV
Hi Buck, While the RF gain control results in digital advice being sent to the K3's CPU, it is not an encoder like some other controls on the front panel. This will not be a firmware issue. The RF and AF gain controls are dual potentiometers. A standard voltage is placed across the pot (the two e

[Elecraft] K3 Sub Rx RF Gain issue and TX sticking

2015-07-02 Thread K4ia via Elecraft
The RF Gain control on the Sub RX acts weird. It will seem deaf until 3 o'clock on the dial. Once past 3, the gain jumps up and then is linear if you turn it down. This pattern will repeat if you turn off the Sub Rx and turn it back on again. The main RX Rf Gain control is smooth and line