[Elecraft] K3 Intermittently loses gain

[Ron W3ZV]

Thanks everyone. To respond to the numerous good suggestions, happens on 
all bands, but I use one antenna for all bands. I started the contest 
with my antenna coming direct to the K3. Not having much luck, I changed 
to the amp/external tuner. Happened both ways. That leaves a couple of 
coax connectors, a balun and the ladder line feed. Sounds like the next 
step is a quick and dirty antenna to the RX antenna input.

Thanks again.

Ron W3ZV

On 10/30/2010 3:20 PM, Ron W3ZV wrote:
> Started to play in the CQWWSSB. K3 started to exhibit intermittent loss
> of gain after a transmission. Sometimes, stomping on the foot switch
> brings it back up. Sometimes it takes a short transmission.  No real
> pattern to when it occurs. Receiver isn't totally deaf. Just way down.
> Any ideas as to where the problem might be? I'm guessing its time for
> the radio to take a trip home to the left coast.
>
> Ron W3ZV
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