[Elecraft] K3 Sub Rcvr S-Meter Reads Full Scale

[W6NEK]

Thanks Dick and George,
Looks like I have a hardware problem and need to contact Elecraft Support.

I wanted to make sure that this wasn't normal before contacting them.

Many thanks for the feedback,
Frank - W6NEK

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "W6NEK" <w6nek at socal.rr.com>
To: <Elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Monday, March 28, 2011 9:28 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Sub Rcvr S-Meter Reads Full Scale


> Hi All,
> I just noticed that if I turn on my Sub Receiver and enter "b SET" mode my
> S-Meter displays full scale (+60 db).  The Sub Receiver is fully 
> operational
> with full sensitivity.  The RF Gain Control also works normally as far as
> receive sensitivity is concerned.  However, the full scale S-Meter display
> would lead one to think the RF Gain Control is fully off 
> (counterclockwise,
> which it is not).  Is anyone else seeing this kind of behavor?  Maybe this
> is explained in the Manual and I overlooked it, but it sure seems strange 
> to
> me.
>
> Thanks for your feedback,
> Frank - W6NEK