[Elecraft] K3 on 40 meters

[Augie "Gus" Hansen]

On 10/20/2014 5:09 PM, Gene wrote:
> I have noticed that signals on 40 meters do not appear very strong on 
> my K3.  The audio and signal strength is very low. Other hams in the 
> area hear signals S9 +5 while these only register S1 at best on the 
> K3. Antenna type and height are almost identical as I have.
>
> Attenuator is not on and noise reduction has minimal effect. Turning 
> up the RF gain does not help. Signals on other bands seem to be 
> normal.  Has anyone experienced this?

Check to be sure you don't have the RX antenna input selected on 40m 
without an RX antenna connected. This feature is remembered per band.

Gus Hansen
KB0YH