[Elecraft] K3 deaf on 10 meters

[W9HAK]

Thanks for all the correct answers, I selected the 
rx antenna on 10 meters and all is well. Still 
learning about my K3.

Thanks all,

W9HAK
Smith Bradford

Don Wilhelm wrote:
> Do you have the correct antenna selected (this is a per band setting)?  
> Do you have the RX ant selected?
> There is a little feedthrough under those conditions, but only strong 
> signals will be heard.
> 
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
> 
> On 11/15/2011 2:06 PM, W9HAK wrote:
>> Hello list,
>>
>> My K3, serial number 3953, hears only the strongest signals on 10
>> meters. I observe that the noise floor displayed on the P3 is around
>> -140 db. Switching the antenna in and out does not change this reading.
>> On the lower bands I see a noise floor change. It's like the antenna
>> isn't being attached. The transmitter works on 10 meters with an 1:1
>> swr. The pre amp moves the noise floor as I expected.
>>
>> Any suggestions?
>>
>> W9HAK
>> Smith Bradford
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