[Elecraft] K3 transmitting in diversity overloads the sub-receiver

[Mike K2MK]

Hi Stan,

This subject comes up from time to time on the reflector. Here's a link to a
previous thread:
http://www.mail-archive.com/elecraft@mailman.qth.net/msg103777.html

Here's a link to the Array Solutions RF Limiter mentioned:
http://www.arraysolutions.com/Products/as_rxfep.htm

73,
Mike K2MK



Stan AE7UT wrote
> I'm using a K3 with a sub-receiver, a KPA500, KAT500, dipole and vertical
> antenna.
> I was noticing a clicking noise while transmitting in dual receive and
> "thought" it was
> an antenna switch protecting the sub-receiver.  As most of you know (I
> didn't) this is
> just the sub-receiver overload protection getting too much RF from my
> transmission.
> It took a call to Elecraft's fantastic customer service for me to figure
> this out.
> This only occurs if I use the amp at 500 watts.  Not with barefoot
> transmitting.
> 
> I really like the diversity receive and would like to use it while using
> the amp.
> I know I could probably move the antennas further apart but that's not
> possible.
> Is there another way to fix this?
> 
> Thanks for any help you can be.
> 73
> Stan AE7UT





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