[Elecraft] KX3 S-meter segment stuck (Greg Cote)

[Mark]

As a follow on to David's post:
"Check the RF Gain setting.  I'll bet it is not zero!"

I had the same problem when I first got my KX3.  Thought I was going to have to send the radio in for an LCD replacement until Wayne politely suggested I press the AF/RF SQL knob until RF appears, then turn it all the way to the left until -0 appears.  That fixed it.  The reason is in the Owners Manual on page 12:

"If you reduce RF gain more than a few dB, a separate segment of the S-meter turns on as a reminder. The segment used varies with the 
amount of RF gain."

Mark
KE6BB