[Elecraft] KX3 ATU!

[Jim Harris]

*Good morning, All.*

*My KX3, S/N 2917, Purchased under S.O. No. 2255-6012-3699 and it was
shipped on or about 11/21/2012!*

*My KAT3 was one of the options it includes.  This ATU will not "tune" my
30m RadioWavz Double Bazooka that is almost "flat" over the entire 30m
Band.  **This is not the first time I've noticed a problem with this ATU
Option.  I can have the antenna tuned [it's intermittent] and turn the rig
off and the next morning it would have to be tuned AGAIN: same antenna,
almost the same frequency!*
**
*I also ordered the KXPD3 Paddles.  I sent these Paddles back to Elecraft
to have the Tension Spring changed out to the "firm" Tension Spring (P/N
E980218).  I CAN NOT tell the difference between the "medium" weight
Tension Spring (P/N E980240)  and the "firm" Tension Spring.  Is it
possible that I didn't have a "firm" Tension Spring in the 1st place?  [I
posted this "Spring complaint" several times and have not received a reply
to date!]*
**
*I'd appreciate a response to these problems.*
**
*Thanks and best 72 & 73.*
*Jim......*
*WA4NTM*