[Elecraft] K3S IF signals seen in P3 and NaP3 but nothing heard

[Tom Doligalski]

I have had similar problems with the TMP cables. Was tempted to just replace all of them, but everything seems to be working great now!

Tom W4KX

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> On Jul 9, 2019, at 8:36 PM, Brian <brianpepperdine at sympatico.ca> wrote:
> 
> A few weeks back I bought a used K3 upgraded to K3S in many ways, including a sub-receiver (which I doubt I will use).
> Anyhow.. about a week or so in I was in a situation where I could see IF signals on the P3 (and NaP3) but hear no signals.
> I contacted Elecraft service and they felt that if it persisted I might look at replacing the receiver board at the front (behind display panel) with gold pins (which could be ordered from DigiKey) but would require removal/replacement of the pins on the board. Not eager to do that if avoidable.
> 
> Anyhow, by the time (day or so) Elecraft had consulted internally and responded the receiver was once again hearing and presenting signals. I left it at that, thinking well the radio WAS shipped etc. so maybe some settlement etc.
> 
> Anyhow, earlier today (a month later ? )  the same thing happened. So before pulling the receiver board and re-setting it in the pin socket (hoping for a better connection) I looked at the other hardware connection there.. the two TMP plugs/sockets. So I took the two cables out with the TMP plugs on them and reset them twice.
> Behold, signals heard.
> 
> I will let this be for now and if it does not repeat then leave it. I will let you all know if in the short/medium term the program stays away or returns. I did see ONE reference to this in the mail list archives, but the gold pins were mentioned there. Nothing re. the accessible and simpler TMP plugs.
> 
> 73
> Brian VE3VAW Toronto ON
> 
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