[Elecraft] Keep calm and carry on

Peter Connors f5vnb at orange.fr
Sat Mar 21 06:58:16 EDT 2009


In case it might help anyone else who finds a similar symptom after a 
KRX3 install:
   I installed my sub rx about six weeks ago and revelled in the extra 
flexibility this gave me. About two weeks ago I noticed a couple of 
brief drops in sensitivity but put this down to a strong nearby signal.
   Two days ago the sensitivity dropped >20dB again - permanently, both 
rx, either antenna port, either antenna. Checked the menu settings, took 
everything out of line between the K3 and the antenna but the problem 
remained.
   Sent a 'help!' email to Gary but while waiting for the day to start 
in California I checked the tmp cables in the KRX3 installation and 
discovered that J7 on the KREF3 was not quite pushed fully home. It 
needed ~1.5mm more insertion but the fault allowed enough capacitive 
coupling between the inner of plug and socket to allow rx to continue 
below spec.
   A firm push seated the connector and the rig was back on form. I 
think the plug may have come slightly unseated when I made sure the tmp 
cable routing was correct as the final step before closing up the K3 again.

BTW the subject line fits into the switch on banner perfectly!

Pete F5VNB



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