[Elecraft] Problems with K144XV Transverter for K3S - Can't Hear Anything

[Bill Frantz]

[CCing Ron since he does documentation for Elecraft.]

I had similar problems when I installed the RefLock option in my 
K3 with the new synth. If you have the new synth, use the 
cabling diagrams from the new synth installation manual 
<http://www.elecraft.com/manual/E740257%20KSYN3A%20Installation%20Rev%20A5.pdf> 
see pages 15 and 16. As far as I can tell, the installation 
manual for the RefLock hasn't been updated for the new synth.

I also think the the firmware "enable" option does not check for 
signal on the RefLock input before signaling that the option is enabled.

73 Bill AE6JV


On 6/6/16 at 6:04 AM, jstengrevics at comcast.net (stengrevics) wrote:

>I have installed the transverter and phase lock option, and have enabled it
>successfully (per the instructions).  I have an antenna whose SWR measures
>less than 1.2 across the band (confirmed with antenna analyzer).  However, I
>can't hear anything on 2 meters.  This was confirmed when I asked a ham
>located 5 miles away to meet me on 2 meters - nothing heard.
>
>This leads me to think that the problem is somewhere in the internal TMP
>coax connections to the K144XV or to the phase lock option.
>
>I have to say that the instructions for installing the K144XV cables were
>totally screwed up and I needed tech support to send me a picture of how
>they should go (which bore no resemblance to the instructions).  I still
>have no confidence that I have these correctly installed.
>
>I would appreciate any suggestions from anyone who may have experienced
>similar problems.
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