[Elecraft] Some issues with K3

[Chris]

The issue has been resolved. It was caused by incorrect filter offset
setting.

Special thanks to Joe, W4TV.

Chris KM1B


On Sun, Oct 27, 2024 at 1:06 PM Joe Subich, W4TV <lists at subich.com> wrote:

>
>
> > However, the K3 with 8xxx serial number has very tinny receive audio
> > in USB mode, and the transmit audio lacks volume in both USB and LSB
> > modes.
> What filter is installed?  Check both filter settings - filter selected
> for SSB transmit and offset for the SSB filter using the K3 Utility.
>
> Do both rigs have identical filters or is one a 2700 and the other a
> 2800?  2700 will have an offset, 2800 will not.
>
> 73,
>
>     ... Joe, W4TV
>
>
> On 10/27/2024 12:43 PM, Chris wrote:
> > Hello all,
> >
> > I have two K3s, both acquired recently, one with an earlier serial number
> > (09xx) and the other with a later one (8xxx). 8xxx came to my shack
> first,
> > so I've used it with KPA500 and KAT500. When I got my second K3, I
> compared
> > them and found some differences, primarily due to their different options
> > and settings. There are a few things that I am still scratching my head
> > with. The K3 with the 09xx serial number is working with no flaws.
> > However, the K3 with 8xxx serial number has very tinny receive audio in
> USB
> > mode, and the transmit audio lacks volume in both USB and LSB modes.
> >
> > TX and RX EQ settings, mic gain, and comp level are identical, and I am
> > using the same MC-60 microphone.
> >
> > Am I missing something? I appreciate your thoughts on this. The bottom
> line
> > is that I am with a good working K3, at least.
> >
> > Many thanks,
> >
> > Chris KM1B
>
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