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

[VE8EM]

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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