[Elecraft] K3 both main and sub receivers are deaf on 6 meters
W6NEK
w6nek at socal.rr.com
Thu Jul 16 16:02:50 EDT 2009
Hi All,
I need some help. Today I confirmed that both the Main and Sub Receiver in
my K3 (S/N 312) have zero sensitivity. They are both dead as a door nail.
I know that the antenna is working properly because when I connect it to my
Icom 7800 I copy a LA based beacon S9+10 db with both preamps turned off.
When I connect the same antenna to my K3 I hear absolutely nothing on either
the Main or Sub receiver. I have double check that the correct antenna
input is selected. Turning on the Pre-amp makes a very slight difference in
background noise but no beacon signal can be heard. I am NOT using a
low-pass filter in line with the 6 meter yagi. I searched the archive for
similar problems but could find nothing. Perhaps someone on the list can
give me a clue as to where to start looking. The K3 receives just fine on
all other bands 160 thru 10 meters with full power output and no PLL or
other ERR codes generated. Also, the rig transmits with full power on 6
meters with SWR < 1.2:1. It's just that the two receivers are totally deaf.
I assume it has to be in the antenna input/KAT3 before the Ant. input is
split between the main and sub receivers? Perhaps someone out there with a
detailed working knowledge of the K3 can help guide me in the right
direction. I do have a good RF Signal Generator, "O"Scope, etc to do signal
tracing as necessary.
Thanks for any help,
Frank - W6NEK
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