Intermittent Audio on K3

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Intermittent Audio on K3

Phil K3TUF
Some time ago I started losing audio while using my K3

> I use Line in audio
> The symptom goes as follows: talking along and next thing you know
> there is no RF, further research shows that the radio is still in
> transmit but there is no audio.
> Put an adapter and scope on the audio input
> Now I have absolutely assessed that there is audio going in to the
> radio when this condition occurs.
> Initially all that was needed to get going again was to un key and re
> key the transmitter.
> But within the last few weeks it now needs a power cycle of the radio
> to regain audio.
> This occurs about 30-90 seconds into a transmission.
> My next step will be to take the radio apart and start re seating all
> connections.
> Another clue gained this morning on 75 meters was that when my audio
> quits, the other station can still hear me very very faintly. Lending
> credence to the audio theory.
> I have never used the front panel mic on this radio, but I do have an
> MH2 from K2 days that I might re purpose to plug into the front and
> see what the results may be.
> While I prepare for the next step in troubleshooting, has anyone else
> ever seen this anomaly ?
> 73,
> Phil K3TUF
>

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Re: Intermittent Audio on K3

Rick Stealey

> losing audio while using my K3

Phil,
I had similar characteristics, involving speaker audio.
Loosen screws for the front panel and pull it off and reseat.  It fixed my problem and the rig has been running for 6 weeks.  Of course Murphy is watching me and sees the rest of the little screws in a cup on the shelf above the K3.  As soon as I button it all back up he is prepared to resurrect the problem.

Rick  K2XT
     
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