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Dan Sherwood

K3 Delta-f Indicator not working

All,

I have a relatively new K3, firmware version 4.39. When setting split
around 10.110 MHz CW, I noticed the amber delta-f indicator not lighting
when entering split mode. The unit clearly showed split mode on LCD display
with the TX pointing to the secondary frequency, with TX frequency a few kHz
up the band. I had been trying to dig an extremely weak signal out of the
noise, and had disabled the subreceiver briefly to try to pick up a little
extra gain. I don¹t remember if the light had actually ever lit.

As a test, I enabled RIT and XIT. The indicators around that encoder
worked, but still not delta-f below the power button. I was able to restore
functionality to the delta-f indicator when power cycling the K3. Having
been a former Kenwood user, I¹m used to having the display frequency change
on transmit in split mode, so not sure really split is working or not when
this indicator does not work. Sometimes I forget to disable split when done
with it and embarrass myself, so I need all the help I can get!

Any ideas? (No running PC attached to K3 at the time, so HRD or other
logging S/W not an issue this time around. I do have P3 with latest F/W
attached.)

Thanks and 73,

Dan Sherwood
WA6PZK

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Guy, K2AV

Re: K3 Delta-f Indicator not working

The delta F lamp is supposed to be lit. The manual makes no mention of
this being controlled by an option. I'd get in touch with Elecraft tech
support. 73, Guy.

On Tue, Nov 15, 2011 at 3:53 AM, Dan Sherwood <[hidden email]> wrote:

> All,
>
> I have a relatively new K3, firmware version 4.39. When setting split
> around 10.110 MHz CW, I noticed the amber delta-f indicator not lighting
> when entering split mode. The unit clearly showed split mode on LCD
> display
> with the TX pointing to the secondary frequency, with TX frequency a few
> kHz
> up the band. I had been trying to dig an extremely weak signal out of the
> noise, and had disabled the subreceiver briefly to try to pick up a little
> extra gain. I don¹t remember if the light had actually ever lit.
>
> As a test, I enabled RIT and XIT. The indicators around that encoder
> worked, but still not delta-f below the power button. I was able to
> restore
> functionality to the delta-f indicator when power cycling the K3. Having
> been a former Kenwood user, I¹m used to having the display frequency change
> on transmit in split mode, so not sure really split is working or not when
> this indicator does not work. Sometimes I forget to disable split when
> done
> with it and embarrass myself, so I need all the help I can get!
>
> Any ideas? (No running PC attached to K3 at the time, so HRD or other
> logging S/W not an issue this time around. I do have P3 with latest F/W
> attached.)
>
> Thanks and 73,
>
> Dan Sherwood
> WA6PZK
>
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Bill K9YEQ

Re: K3 Delta-f Indicator not working

Be sure the vfo's are on two different freqs. If not the light doesn't go
on when you press split.

73,
Bill
K9YEQ

-----Original Message-----

The delta F lamp is supposed to be lit. The manual makes no mention of this
being controlled by an option. I'd get in touch with Elecraft tech
support. 73, Guy.

On Tue, Nov 15, 2011 at 3:53 AM, Dan Sherwood <[hidden email]> wrote:

> All,
>
> I have a relatively new K3, firmware version 4.39. When setting split
> around 10.110 MHz CW, I noticed the amber delta-f indicator not
> lighting when entering split mode. The unit clearly showed split mode
> on LCD display with the TX pointing to the secondary frequency, with
> TX frequency a few kHz up the band. I had been trying to dig an
> extremely weak signal out of the noise, and had disabled the
> subreceiver briefly to try to pick up a little extra gain. I don¹t
> remember if the light had actually ever lit.
>
> As a test, I enabled RIT and XIT. The indicators around that encoder
> worked, but still not delta-f below the power button. I was able to
> restore functionality to the delta-f indicator when power cycling the
> K3. Having been a former Kenwood user, I¹m used to having the display
> frequency change on transmit in split mode, so not sure really split
> is working or not when this indicator does not work. Sometimes I
> forget to disable split when done with it and embarrass myself, so I
> need all the help I can get!

Dan Sherwood

Re: K3 Delta-f Indicator not working

They were about 3 kHz apart. Also I tested XIT and RIT. As soon as those are enabled delta-f should lite up when the encoder is moved. It didnt. It seemed to be a software glitch which cleared with a power cycling.

If it happens again I will contact tech support.

Tnx

From the IPhone of
Dan Sherwood
WA6PZK

On Nov 15, 2011, at 11:20 AM, Bill K9YEQ <[hidden email]> wrote:

> Be sure the vfo's are on two different freqs. If not the light doesn't go
> on when you press split.
>
> 73,
> Bill
> K9YEQ
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
>
>
> The delta F lamp is supposed to be lit. The manual makes no mention of this
> being controlled by an option. I'd get in touch with Elecraft tech
> support. 73, Guy.
>
> On Tue, Nov 15, 2011 at 3:53 AM, Dan Sherwood <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
>> All,
>>
>> I have a relatively new K3, firmware version 4.39. When setting split
>> around 10.110 MHz CW, I noticed the amber delta-f indicator not
>> lighting when entering split mode. The unit clearly showed split mode
>> on LCD display with the TX pointing to the secondary frequency, with
>> TX frequency a few kHz up the band. I had been trying to dig an
>> extremely weak signal out of the noise, and had disabled the
>> subreceiver briefly to try to pick up a little extra gain. I don¹t
>> remember if the light had actually ever lit.
>>
>> As a test, I enabled RIT and XIT. The indicators around that encoder
>> worked, but still not delta-f below the power button. I was able to
>> restore functionality to the delta-f indicator when power cycling the
>> K3. Having been a former Kenwood user, I¹m used to having the display
>> frequency change on transmit in split mode, so not sure really split
>> is working or not when this indicator does not work. Sometimes I
>> forget to disable split when done with it and embarrass myself, so I
>> need all the help I can get!
>

Bill K9YEQ

Re: K3 Delta-f Indicator not working

Great. Nothing like a reboot.

73,
Bill
K9YEQ

-----Original Message-----

They were about 3 kHz apart. Also I tested XIT and RIT. As soon as those are enabled delta-f should lite up when the encoder is moved. It didnt. It seemed to be a software glitch which cleared with a power cycling.

If it happens again I will contact tech support.

Tnx

>From the IPhone of
Dan Sherwood
WA6PZK

On Nov 15, 2011, at 11:20 AM, Bill K9YEQ <[hidden email]> wrote:

> Be sure the vfo's are on two different freqs. If not the light
> doesn't go on when you press split.
> > 73,
> Bill
> K9YEQ
> >
> -----Original Message-----
> The delta F lamp is supposed to be lit. The manual makes no mention
> of this being controlled by an option. I'd get in touch with Elecraft tech
> support. 73, Guy.
>> myself, so I need all the help I can get!
>