[Elecraft] KX3 not operational after move to Florida

Nr4c nr4c at widomaker.com
Sun Dec 10 12:27:39 EST 2017


Check BOX setting. Turn it OFF. 

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...nr4c. bill


> On Dec 9, 2017, at 5:30 PM, Don Wilhelm <donwilh at embarqmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Ken,
> 
> That message says the key or PTT jack is active, and the KX3 'thinks' the dot contact is closed.
> 
> Do you have a microphone plugged in?  If the PTT button is stuck, it will cause that error.
> If that is not the problem, do you have a stereo 3.5mm plug with nothing connected to it?  Plug it into the KEY jack and see if the problem stops.
> Check the front key jack (where the KXPD3 plugs in).  Is there anything shorting the jack (header).
> 
> If none of that helps, contact Elecraft support KX3support at elecraft.com
> 
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
> 
>> On 12/9/2017 12:55 PM, ken at arkayengravers.com wrote:
>> Hi guys. Well the move to FL went okay, but it looks like the KX3 does
>> not like the sunshine state.
>> I was setting up for the 10 meter contest, and the KX3 was acting
>> 'funny'. When I turned it on, the display showed ERR KEY, with no key
>> plugged in. Tried EE INIT and reloading the configuration and firmware,
>> no change.
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