[Elecraft] KPA 500 glitch

[Dennis Moore]

I ran into this exact issue caused by cable connections, specifically 
the Y-cable that didn't allow the connector screws to join the cables. 
Getting the Y-box from N6TV solved the loose cable problem.

73, Dennis NJ6G

On 10/30/2019 13:26, Jack Brindle via Elecraft wrote:
> Jim;
>
> Check the AUXIO cable to make sure it connects to the K3S and the KPA500 (or KAT500) properly. This sounds like the Band1 signal may not be making proper contact.
>
> The KPA500 watches the K3S’s Band signals for its band selection when RADIO is set to K3. If doesn’t see the combination for a band, then it will select the wrong band.
> It is possible that the K3 is outputting transverter band info, but since it changes with HF band, it doesn’t seem likely. The cable issue seems most likely at present. You might
> remove the connectors and make sure no pins are bent and that the pins are making proper contact.
>
> 73!
> Jack, W6FB