[Elecraft] Update on Band Tracking

[Bob McGraw K4TAX]

Bill:

You mention a good point......cables and connectors.

To that end, I find that just inserting a multipin plug into a connector 
is not good enough.  I know those retaining screws are a pain to deal 
with, but they are there for a very valid reason. They assure the plug 
is fully engaged and they assure it is secure.   Frequent moving 
equipment on the desk or shifting it around will allow a connector to 
work partially loose.  That causes intermittent and unreliable operations.

Always secure those connectors as intended.  Time saving short cuts are 
not allowed.

73

Bob, K4TAX

On 11/13/2019 8:57 PM, Nr4c wrote:
> Cables and connectors???
>
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> ...nr4c. bill
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>> On Nov 13, 2019, at 8:41 PM, Jim Danehy <jsdanehy at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> My K3, upon moving it to a new operating spot now has a tracking issue. I took off the cabling to ease moving to another room. I reinstalled the cabling. However several bands do not switch ON THE KPA 500 when I change bands on the K3. If I hit the key the KPA 500 immediately changed to the band the K3 is on. So RF switching works.
>>
>> In the CONFIG Menu I went through the BAND MAP and made sure each BAND was “IN”. But a couple although IN do not follow the K3.
>>
>> Any suggestions ? I will update the Firmware since what I have is a few behind. That may cure the problem. In the interim please share your suggestions.
>>
>> Thanks
>> W9VNE/VA3VNE
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