[Elecraft] K3 transmit audio cuts out

[Monty Shultes]

David,

While I wouldn't call it a "click", I do feel a definite resistance when connecting my K3 power pole that lessens after fully inserting the plug, making it feel like a "grab".  I move the radio quite a bit while installing all 16 cables after a disconnect; the APP is the 4th connection made while the K3 sits on its left side.  The APP stays in place and will only pull out with a definite tug on the cable.

Perhaps your cable assembly has problems.

Monty K2DLJ

On Jul 29, 2012, at 12:37 AM, David Bunte <dpbunte at gmail.com> wrote:

> Don -
> 
> I have not been following this thread very carefully, but am a bit baffled
> by your response to Keith.  He talked about not getting a "solid click"
> when plugging the DC cable into the back of the K3... it sounds like you
> are talking about the "click" when inserting the terminal into the APP.
> 
> I have NEVER had a "click" when plugging a power pole into another power
> pole, whether on the rear of my K3, or in-line.  In fact, the power poles
> disconnect from the rear of the K3 with such ease that if I move the rig,
> even a little, I OFTEN have to plug the DC back into the rear of the K3.
> 
> I thought that perhaps I did not understand what you were telling him, so I
> looked at the XV download link you referenced, and cannot find the diagram
> to which you make reference.
> 
> Dave - K9FN
> 
> On Sun, Jul 29, 2012 at 12:22 AM, Don Wilhelm <w3fpr at embarqmail.com> wrote:
> 
>> Keith,
>> .....
>> 
>> If your APP connectors do not fit together and "latch" in place, it is
>> likely that you have not assembled them properly.  Take a look at the
>> diagram on page 37 of the XV transverter manual Download from
>> 
>> http://www.elecraft.com/manual/XV%20Transverter%20Owner%27s%20Manual%20Rev%20F.pdf
>> .
>> 
>> Figure 29  is the best description of the proper locking of the APP
>> blades into the housing.
>> 
>> 
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