[Elecraft] K3 High SWR

[Bob McGraw K4TAX]

I've used this source for Bird elements and dummy loads with very good 
success.   Although most may be "used" they are guaranteed and he has a 
good return policy if needed.

Here is an example of a Bird 100 watt dummy load for $50.00 
DB4303B W/N-Male Connector (NOT  SMALLER DB4303 or G)   For an 
additional  $5.00 you can get the N to UHF adapter.
https://www.nm3e.com/loadSampler.htm#LoadSampler

I have no interest in the company or person, just a paying customer.  I 
offer this as another suggestion.

73

Bob, K4TAX



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On 4/13/2020 12:21 PM, Walter Underwood wrote:
> If you want to build a dummy load, I recommend the Oak Hills Research RFL-100 kit for $50 (http://www.ohr.com/rfl100.htm). I took pictures while I was building mine. You can see those in this blog post.
>
> https://observer.wunderwood.org/2016/12/31/building-a-dummy-load/
>
> wunder
> Walter Underwood
> wunder at wunderwood.org
> http://observer.wunderwood.org/  (my blog)
>
>> On Apr 13, 2020, at 10:02 AM, Chris Pinholster via Elecraft <elecraft at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
>>
>> I recently moved and set up the same temporary Butternut vertical as I used in my previous restricted HOA location. (When this virus stuff is over and I can get help, a small tower and a decent antenna will be erected).
>>
>> The K3 is factory built and does not have an ATU. I get a 99 high swr reading on every band the antenna is tuned for, I replaced coax and connectors three times. My Rig Expert analyzer shows swr below 2 on the two bands I wish to use, 40m and 20m. In Tune the external P3000 shows swr below 2, however the K3 still shows 99.
>>
>> I’ve looked through the archives and I can’t find the answer I was looking for. (one that didn’t require sending the radio back to the factory). I am hoping for an answer involving pilot error and an easy fix. The movers didn’t handle the radio, I white glove delivered it to the new house myself.
>>
>> I don’t own a dummy load yet, having sold everything but the K3 when I went to an HOA restrictive community for five years.
>>
>> Any help would be appreciated.
>>
>> Chris Pinholster
>> k4win at mac.com
>>
>>
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