[Elecraft] Problems with K3 s/n 1826

[Don Wilhelm]

Phil,

Your best option at this point is to send an email to 
K3support at elecraft.com.
I would only spread the toroid turns as a last resort and only after 
discussing it with K3support.

73,
Don W3FPR

Phil and Christina wrote:
> I got several replies to my query.  I have tried reloading the latest 
> released firmware, checking the REF and SYN PCBs for shorting 
> and reseating the oscillator in its socket.  All with no improvement.  
> The PLL1 voltage goes above 7 volts in the upper end of 40 meters, and 
> the relays switch several times as I tune across 40 meters.  The only 
> suggestion I haven't tried is spreading the turns on the toroid.  Is 
> that my only option at this point?  Thank you.
>  
> 73,
>  
> Phil
> NS7P
>
>     -----Original Message-----
>     *From:* elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net
>     [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net]*On Behalf Of *Phil and
>     Christina
>     *Sent:* Wednesday, October 01, 2008 10:23 PM
>     *To:* Reflector Elecraft
>     *Subject:* [Elecraft] Problems with K3 s/n 1826
>
>     I just finished building my new K3 (all except the 100W amp that
>     awaits final checkout). The rig seems to power up OK, but returns
>     error messages when I do the Synthesizer Calibration. It returns
>     Err VCO with E 00374 data and/or ERR VC4 with E 00039 data. I
>     checked the seating of the oscillator, the KREF3 and KSYN3 modules
>     and the three TMP cables, but the results are the same. What is
>     going on and what can I do? Thank you.
>
>     73,
>
>     Phil Shepard
>
>     NS7P
>
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