[Elecraft] K3: VFO B Display SHowing "ERR KEY"

[Jay]

Thanks Don! Yes, I found my paddle key was closed due to a touching book...:-).

 

-Jay
 

> Date: Sun, 26 Jan 2014 14:34:44 -0500
> From: w3fpr at embarqmail.com
> To: j_krishna at msn.com; elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3: VFO B Display SHowing "ERR KEY"
> 
> Jay,
> 
> ERR KEY indicates that the K3 thinks either the key, or paddle, or PTT 
> (don't forget about PTT over the RS-232 input) is closed when you power 
> on. Check your key and paddles, footswitches or mic PTT button, and if 
> necessary, remove the RS-232 cable.
> There is also a PTT input on the ACC cable, so if you still have no joy, 
> remove that cable too.
> If you do find it is one of the cables, rather than just a "book on the 
> key", you will have some more investigation to do.
> 
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
> 
> On 1/26/2014 2:21 PM, Jay wrote:
> > Hi all,
> >
> > 
> >
> > Switched on my K3 this morning and noticed that the VFO B display was showing "ERR KEY". Will look into the manual for possible reasons, but appreciate any pointers.
> >
>