[Elecraft] K3S Kit issue - Does not transmit in SSB

[Gerry Hull]

Just a quick thought... make sure you are not in TX Test mode!

73, Gerry W1VE
On Mon, Jul 31, 2017 at 1:11 PM VE8EM <marcouxe at hotmail.com> wrote:

> Good day,
>
> I am adressing this issue to this forum as I am puzzled and don't know what
> to do.
>
> Basically, I assembled my K3S kit about a month ago, no issues with the
> build and initial testing. I have done all of the required calibration and
> even the RF Gain calibration using the XG3 signal generator.
>
> Everything worked out fine, I was able to receive signals and hooking up my
> paddle I was able to transmit in CW. Since I have the TX Monitor option, I
> was able to see the signal and power output on the P3 display.  I did put
> back the radio in his box and put it aside for about a month as I was busy
> with other family issues (i.e. a new baby).
>
> I pulled back the radio last week as I wanted to play with the digital
> modes, after fiddling with the settings I was able to hook up the computer
> and the radio using the USB cable to use the internal sound card and
> control. I am able to receive signals on my computer, I can see the
> received
> signal on the computer display so I have no doubt that the sound card
> drivers are working. I configured the software to control the radio and
> when
> I start to transmit using the software, the radio turn into transmit mode
> and the TX red LED lights up. However, looking on the P3 Display using the
> TX Monitor, I see no signal being transmitted, if I increase the Monitor
> volume, I hear a hissing sound and there is no power output.
>
> Since I initially thought this was caused by a setting, I hooked up the MH2
> microphone and pressed the PTT, the TX LED lights up, but when I speak in
> the microphone, no signal appear on the TX Monitor, same hissing sound when
> I increase the Monitor Volume and no power output.
>
> Does anyone have faced such an issue?   Any idea what is wrong?
>
> I have assembled many kits helping other people (K3, K3S, KX3, PX3) and
> never faced any issue but for my kit, I dont get it.
>
> Thanks in advance!
>
> Etienne Marcoux
> VE8EM
>
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Gerry Hull, W1VE  Hancock, NH USA
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