[Elecraft] Problems with KRX3A

[Nr4c]

Sorry!  

KRX3 Ant=bnc does not agree with both on MAIN. 

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...nr4c. bill


> On May 28, 2020, at 8:54 AM, Gareth M5KVK <gareth.m5kvk at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> I spent last evening checking the installation of the KRX3A. I did find one bit of incorrect plumbing (in the cables that connect the KRX3A to the rest of the K3S): however correcting it made no discernible difference.
> 
> The post-installation setup instructions pass OK and all the CONFIG menu options seem to be correct: though it is difficult to be sure.
> 
> With SUB on, SUB AF/RF at Max and Main AF at min: I get noise out of the speaker, but no signal: even though A and B are equal and the Main is definitely receiving a signal.
> CONFIG
>  KRX3 Ant=bnc
>  L-MIX-R A B
>  SPKRS 1
>  SUB AF nor
> 
> Looks like an email to support is next.
> 
> Gareth, M5KVK
> 
> From: Gareth M5KVK <gareth.m5kvk at gmail.com>
> Date: Tuesday, 26 May 2020 at 16:05
> To: "elecraft at mailman.qth.net" <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: Problems with KRX3A
> 
> Hi there
> I bought a s/h K3S a couple of years ago (SN 10901). It has a KRX3A installed, but I’ve never tried to use it until now. When I enabled the sub receiver this morning, I found I was getting no signal.
> 
> I’ve checked various CONFIG settings and it’s set to use the MAIN ANT and it’s AF is independent of the K3S. In an attempt to make progress, I reviewed the installation instructions.
> 
> Item 4, after enabling TECH MD, is Tap DISP and rotate VFO B to display SYN1 and SYN2. I do not see these items. Any idea how to debug this?
> 
> 73
> 
> Gareth, M5KVK
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