[Elecraft] K3/P3 DOA

[Jorge]

Bill,

I had a similar problem.
I found the output of the IF connector on the back of the K3 to be 
shorted on the RF board end of the pigtail. A solder bridge was the culprit.
If you have another receiver capable of tuning around 8.125mhz, you 
might try hooking the IF output of the K3 to the receiver and see if you 
hear the IF signal.
Jorge - KC5RY

Stephen Prior wrote:
> Look carefully at whether the two bnc connectors on the rear panel are in
> the right positions.  It is possible (although not easy) to have them
> reversed.
>
> 73 Stephen G4SJP
>
>
>
> On 1 January 2012 18:09, Bill Conkling<nr4c at widomaker.com>  wrote:
>
>> Friends,
>>
>>
>>
>> My good friend and elmer Mark (n1lo) recently purchased a pre-loved K3 and
>> treated himself to a P3-K for Christmas.  I visited him yesterday, and
>> watched as he assembled his new 'toy'.  All went pretty well, until we
>> hooked it up.  It all seems to work, except, there is no signal showing on
>> the P3 screen.  All the markings are there, display seems to be working,
>> but
>> no signal.  Adjusting the "REF LVL" brings up 'noise' but removing the BNC
>> cable does not change the display.
>>
>>
>>
>> Tried connecting to the IF OUT connector and turning the switch 'ON' made
>> no
>> difference.
>>
>>
>>
>> Tried another BNC cable, same result.
>>
>>
>>
>> Opened the P3 and checked the TMP cable but it was firmly connected at both
>> ends.  No change.
>>
>>
>>
>> He has emailed support for assistance but it is New Years and may not hear
>> anything immediately as expected with the holiday and all.
>>
>>
>>
>> So, it the mean time, anyone here have an idea that we haven't thought of?
>>
>>
>>
>> He did the mod to the radio to increase the output, but that looks good.
>>
>>
>>
>> ...bill  nr4c    (for Mark n1lo)
>>
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