[Elecraft] K3 - K144XV Module - Odd Behavior

[Bruce W1UJR]

I noted in an earlier post about the poor sensitivity on my newly installed K144XV module, still trying to figure that one out.

Noted some other odd behaviors I thought I'd run across the list, just to see what folks thought.

When in the 2 meter mode:

- It is possible to put the Pre and Att on at the same time, does this in HF mode as well,
perhaps this has always been that way, does seem odd.

- When pressing the ATU TUNE button, it is possible to turn the ATU on - ATU message displays on the LCD, 
when I press the button again, the word BYPASS displays. When the ATU is displayed, and I attempt to auto tune, 
I get the message NO ATU on the display. Normal?

- Does the PRE amp really work on the 2 meter RX?

- When pressing the ANT button, I hear a beep and relay click inside the unit, is this really switching the
antenna relay, or is this just an "artifact" from the HF side of things and is actually switching the HF antennas?
The message displayed in ANT 3. Normal?

Thanks!


Cordially,
Bruce J. Howes