[Elecraft] Hard of hearing, almost deaf K3
Kidder, George
gkidder at ilstu.edu
Tue Jan 21 11:47:47 EST 2020
Reload config file from when it was working OK.
George, W3HBM
On 1/21/2020 11:43 AM, John Unger wrote:
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> A few days ago one of my K3's appeared to have suddenly gone almost deaf.
> Here are some of the symptoms and observations:
>
> - Rig's S meter shows very low or no background noise (strong stations can
> still be heard weakly).
> - P3 shows <S0 signal strength.
> - I can hear strongest stations, they just make it to ~S1.
> - Overall effect appears to be similar to having big attenuator in line.
> - Problem is antenna independent.
> - Rig transmits fine, low SWR, etc.
> - Both main and sub receivers have the symptoms.
>
> I've check most "obvious" things: RF gain, etc.,
> (but there are a lot of buttons and MENU/CONFIG settings to inadvertently
> push on the radio...)
>
> I would appreciate any suggestions of what else to look for or reports of
> similar problems from others before I ship it off to Elekraft.
>
> 73 and thanks - John, W4AU
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