[Elecraft] K3 - Help Needed in Chicago Area

[Charles Teeter]

Hello:

I¹m in the process of assembling my K3, and I¹ve run into a problem trying
to configure the reference oscillator.  For some reason, I¹m unable to
receive any kind of signal at all.  I have a windom antenna that I plan to
erect, but at the moment, I just have have it connected to the radio and
then spread out in my shack over bookcases and windows, etc.  I probably
have about 20 ­ 25¹ spread out.  Still, I¹m not receiving anything.  I¹d
like to ask if there is a K3 owner in the Chicago area who could either
allow me to bring my radio there, connect to his antenna, and try to do the
configuration or someone nearby, perhaps with a 40M dipole who could arrange
to broadcast a signal at a specific time, etc.  Ideally, I¹d like to bring
my rig to your shack and try to configure there.  I need to be able to
receive WWV, and I need to be sure that my receiver is functioning properly
before I install the 100Watt amplifier and the fans.  Thanks.

73,
Chuck KE9CE
K3 #4073