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I'm hoping there is a quick fix for this (some fat-fingering or brain fade on my part is entirely possible) as the K3 in question is one of four heading to E6GG next month.
Yesterday I upgraded S/N 4474 with KXV3B and 2 x SYN3As and while the panels were off, also did the 12V DC Out mod and gold connector replacement mod. I have a full ESD bench and wore a wrist strap at all times. After careful reassembly and TMP cable checks, I was able to update to latest firmware and enable synths and KXV3B. But TX Calibration failed with Calibration power settled at " 0W; " message. I have tried the following remedies: Panels off and examined all boards for correct seating. Examined all TMP cables for correct seating. Replaced panels. Re-attempted Calibration - same error. Re-flashed the firmware load. Load successful. Re-attempted Calibration - same error. Performed EE INIT Loaded a known-good prior configuration (from March 2015 well before the upgrade) Re-attempted Calibration - same error. Any suggestions for next steps gratefully received! 73 David G3WGN WJ6O |
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so did I in June, replaced KXV3-A by KXV3-B, TX calibration always failed. Tried several times: back to KXV3-A, calibration works, again to KXV3-B, calibration failed. Checked TMP's a hundred times, no fail for sure. I didn't replace the SYN-boards. I finally gave up after 1 week of constant dissapointment. Still running old KXV3-A, have a KXV3-B for sale now. Rig: K3 ser. 59xx, ESD workbench. 73 Udo, DK5YA Am 16.08.2015 um 12:38 schrieb Dave G3WGN M6O: > I'm hoping there is a quick fix for this (some fat-fingering or brain fade on > my part is entirely possible) as the K3 in question is one of four heading > to E6GG next month. > Yesterday I upgraded S/N 4474 with KXV3B and 2 x SYN3As and while the panels > were off, also did the 12V DC Out mod and gold connector replacement mod. I > have a full ESD bench and wore a wrist strap at all times. > After careful reassembly and TMP cable checks, I was able to update to > latest firmware and enable synths and KXV3B. But TX Calibration failed with > Calibration power settled at " 0W; " message. > I have tried the following remedies: > Panels off and examined all boards for correct seating. > Examined all TMP cables for correct seating. > Replaced panels. > Re-attempted Calibration - same error. > Re-flashed the firmware load. Load successful. > Re-attempted Calibration - same error. > Performed EE INIT > Loaded a known-good prior configuration (from March 2015 well before the > upgrade) > Re-attempted Calibration - same error. > > Any suggestions for next steps gratefully received! > 73 > David G3WGN WJ6O > > > > -- > View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-TX-calibration-fails-after-KXV3B-and-SYN3A-upgrade-tp7606337.html > Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[hidden email] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to [hidden email] > -- ****************************************** Webs by DK5YA: * http://www.mmmonvhf.de/ [editor]* http://www.vhfdx.de/ [owner] * http://www.palekastro.de/ [owner] * http://www.solweb.de/ [owner] * http://www.spessartwetter.de/ [owner] * ****************************************** ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [hidden email] |
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Thanks Udo.
Did you have RF out while the KXV3B was installed? I get no RF either below or above the 12Watt PA changeover point setting on the
PWR control. 73, David From: Udo Langenohl - DK5YA [via Elecraft] [mailto:ml-node+[hidden email]]
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exactly the same here. Udo, DK5YA Am 16.08.2015 um 13:01 schrieb Dave G3WGN M6O: > Thanks Udo. > Did you have RF out while the KXV3B was installed? I get no RF either below or above the 12Watt PA changeover point setting on the PWR control. > 73, David > > From: Udo Langenohl - DK5YA [via Elecraft] [mailto:[hidden email]] > Sent: 16 August 2015 11:58 > To: David Aslin G3WGN <[hidden email]> > Subject: Re: [SPAM?] K3 TX calibration fails after KXV3B and SYN3A upgrade > > David, > > so did I in June, replaced KXV3-A by KXV3-B, TX calibration always > failed. Tried several times: back to KXV3-A, calibration works, again to > KXV3-B, calibration failed. Checked TMP's a hundred times, no fail for > sure. I didn't replace the SYN-boards. > I finally gave up after 1 week of constant dissapointment. Still running > old KXV3-A, have a KXV3-B for sale now. > Rig: K3 ser. 59xx, ESD workbench. > > 73 Udo, DK5YA > > Am 16.08.2015 um 12:38 schrieb Dave G3WGN M6O: > >> I'm hoping there is a quick fix for this (some fat-fingering or brain fade on >> my part is entirely possible) as the K3 in question is one of four heading >> to E6GG next month. >> Yesterday I upgraded S/N 4474 with KXV3B and 2 x SYN3As and while the panels >> were off, also did the 12V DC Out mod and gold connector replacement mod. I >> have a full ESD bench and wore a wrist strap at all times. >> After careful reassembly and TMP cable checks, I was able to update to >> latest firmware and enable synths and KXV3B. But TX Calibration failed with >> Calibration power settled at " 0W; " message. >> I have tried the following remedies: >> Panels off and examined all boards for correct seating. >> Examined all TMP cables for correct seating. >> Replaced panels. >> Re-attempted Calibration - same error. >> Re-flashed the firmware load. Load successful. >> Re-attempted Calibration - same error. >> Performed EE INIT >> Loaded a known-good prior configuration (from March 2015 well before the >> upgrade) >> Re-attempted Calibration - same error. >> >> Any suggestions for next steps gratefully received! >> 73 >> David G3WGN WJ6O >> >> >> >> -- >> View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-TX-calibration-fails-after-KXV3B-and-SYN3A-upgrade-tp7606337.html >> Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. >> ______________________________________________________________ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:[hidden email]</user/SendEmail.jtp?type=node&node=7606338&i=0> >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> Message delivered to [hidden email]</user/SendEmail.jtp?type=node&node=7606338&i=1> >> > > -- > ****************************************** > Webs by DK5YA: * > http://www.mmmonvhf.de/ [editor]* > http://www.vhfdx.de/ [owner] * > http://www.palekastro.de/ [owner] * > http://www.solweb.de/ [owner] * > http://www.spessartwetter.de/ [owner] * > ****************************************** > > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[hidden email]</user/SendEmail.jtp?type=node&node=7606338&i=2> > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to [hidden email]</user/SendEmail.jtp?type=node&node=7606338&i=3> > > ________________________________ > If you reply to this email, your message will be added to the discussion below: > http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-TX-calibration-fails-after-KXV3B-and-SYN3A-upgrade-tp7606337p7606338.html > To unsubscribe from K3 TX calibration fails after KXV3B and SYN3A upgrade, click here< > NAML<http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/template/NamlServlet.jtp?macro=macro_viewer&id=instant_html%21nabble%3Aemail.naml&base=nabble.naml.namespaces.BasicNamespace-nabble.view.web.template.NabbleNamespace-nabble.view.web.template.NodeNamespace&breadcrumbs=notify_subscribers%21nabble%3Aemail.naml-instant_emails%21nabble%3Aemail.naml-send_instant_email%21nabble%3Aemail.naml> > > > > > -- > View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-TX-calibration-fails-after-KXV3B-and-SYN3A-upgrade-tp7606337p7606339.html > Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[hidden email] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to [hidden email] > -- ****************************************** Webs by DK5YA: * http://www.mmmonvhf.de/ [editor]* http://www.vhfdx.de/ [owner] * http://www.palekastro.de/ [owner] * http://www.solweb.de/ [owner] * http://www.spessartwetter.de/ [owner] * ****************************************** ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [hidden email] |
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Thanks. Time to talk to Elecraft, I think! 73, David From: Udo Langenohl - DK5YA [via Elecraft] [mailto:ml-node+[hidden email]]
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please let the list know what Elecraft says. 73 Udo Am 16.08.2015 um 13:20 schrieb Dave G3WGN M6O: > Thanks. Time to talk to Elecraft, I think! > 73, David > > From: Udo Langenohl - DK5YA [via Elecraft] [mailto:[hidden email]] > Sent: 16 August 2015 12:11 > To: David Aslin G3WGN <[hidden email]> > Subject: Re: [SPAM?] K3 TX calibration fails after KXV3B and SYN3A upgrade > > David, > > exactly the same here. > > Udo, DK5YA > > Am 16.08.2015 um 13:01 schrieb Dave G3WGN M6O: > >> Thanks Udo. >> Did you have RF out while the KXV3B was installed? I get no RF either below or above the 12Watt PA changeover point setting on the PWR control. >> 73, David >> >> From: Udo Langenohl - DK5YA [via Elecraft] [mailto:[hidden email]</user/SendEmail.jtp?type=node&node=7606340&i=0>] >> Sent: 16 August 2015 11:58 >> To: David Aslin G3WGN <[hidden email]</user/SendEmail.jtp?type=node&node=7606340&i=1>> >> Subject: Re: [SPAM?] K3 TX calibration fails after KXV3B and SYN3A upgrade >> >> David, >> >> so did I in June, replaced KXV3-A by KXV3-B, TX calibration always >> failed. Tried several times: back to KXV3-A, calibration works, again to >> KXV3-B, calibration failed. Checked TMP's a hundred times, no fail for >> sure. I didn't replace the SYN-boards. >> I finally gave up after 1 week of constant dissapointment. Still running >> old KXV3-A, have a KXV3-B for sale now. >> Rig: K3 ser. 59xx, ESD workbench. >> >> 73 Udo, DK5YA >> >> Am 16.08.2015 um 12:38 schrieb Dave G3WGN M6O: >> >>> I'm hoping there is a quick fix for this (some fat-fingering or brain fade on >>> my part is entirely possible) as the K3 in question is one of four heading >>> to E6GG next month. >>> Yesterday I upgraded S/N 4474 with KXV3B and 2 x SYN3As and while the panels >>> were off, also did the 12V DC Out mod and gold connector replacement mod. I >>> have a full ESD bench and wore a wrist strap at all times. >>> After careful reassembly and TMP cable checks, I was able to update to >>> latest firmware and enable synths and KXV3B. But TX Calibration failed with >>> Calibration power settled at " 0W; " message. >>> I have tried the following remedies: >>> Panels off and examined all boards for correct seating. >>> Examined all TMP cables for correct seating. >>> Replaced panels. >>> Re-attempted Calibration - same error. >>> Re-flashed the firmware load. Load successful. >>> Re-attempted Calibration - same error. >>> Performed EE INIT >>> Loaded a known-good prior configuration (from March 2015 well before the >>> upgrade) >>> Re-attempted Calibration - same error. >>> >>> Any suggestions for next steps gratefully received! >>> 73 >>> David G3WGN WJ6O >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-TX-calibration-fails-after-KXV3B-and-SYN3A-upgrade-tp7606337.html >>> Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. >>> ______________________________________________________________ >>> Elecraft mailing list >>> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >>> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >>> Post: mailto:[hidden email]</user/SendEmail.jtp?type=node&node=7606338&i=0> >>> >>> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >>> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >>> Message delivered to [hidden 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Will do.
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David, I had a similar problem here with a friend's K3 (I have two K3(s) with second receivers installed and had no problem prior to doing this synthesizer board swap.) We solved the failure to TX calibrate by reloading the K3 Utility - the same one which worked fine previously. Reloading the utility is an easy thing to try. 73 Doug EI2CN -----Original Message----- From: Elecraft [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Dave G3WGN M6O Sent: 16 August 2015 10:39 To: [hidden email] Subject: [Elecraft] K3 TX calibration fails after KXV3B and SYN3A upgrade I'm hoping there is a quick fix for this (some fat-fingering or brain fade on my part is entirely possible) as the K3 in question is one of four heading to E6GG next month. Yesterday I upgraded S/N 4474 with KXV3B and 2 x SYN3As and while the panels were off, also did the 12V DC Out mod and gold connector replacement mod. I have a full ESD bench and wore a wrist strap at all times. After careful reassembly and TMP cable checks, I was able to update to latest firmware and enable synths and KXV3B. But TX Calibration failed with Calibration power settled at " 0W; " message. I have tried the following remedies: Panels off and examined all boards for correct seating. Examined all TMP cables for correct seating. Replaced panels. Re-attempted Calibration - same error. Re-flashed the firmware load. Load successful. Re-attempted Calibration - same error. Performed EE INIT Loaded a known-good prior configuration (from March 2015 well before the upgrade) Re-attempted Calibration - same error. Any suggestions for next steps gratefully received! 73 David G3WGN WJ6O -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-TX-calibration-fails-after-KXV3B-and -SYN3A-upgrade-tp7606337.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [hidden email] ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [hidden email] |
Re: K3 TX calibration fails after KXV3B and SYN3A upgrade
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Thanks Doug.
Did the radio put out any RF when it failed to calibrate? I'm getting none when I key the rig. 73, David G3WGN -----Original Message----- From: Doug Turnbull [mailto:[hidden email]] Sent: 16 August 2015 16:25 To: David Aslin G3WGN <[hidden email]>; [hidden email] Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K3 TX calibration fails after KXV3B and SYN3A upgrade David, I had a similar problem here with a friend's K3 (I have two K3(s) with second receivers installed and had no problem prior to doing this synthesizer board swap.) We solved the failure to TX calibrate by reloading the K3 Utility - the same one which worked fine previously. Reloading the utility is an easy thing to try. 73 Doug EI2CN -----Original Message----- From: Elecraft [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Dave G3WGN M6O Sent: 16 August 2015 10:39 To: [hidden email] Subject: [Elecraft] K3 TX calibration fails after KXV3B and SYN3A upgrade I'm hoping there is a quick fix for this (some fat-fingering or brain fade on my part is entirely possible) as the K3 in question is one of four heading to E6GG next month. Yesterday I upgraded S/N 4474 with KXV3B and 2 x SYN3As and while the panels were off, also did the 12V DC Out mod and gold connector replacement mod. I have a full ESD bench and wore a wrist strap at all times. After careful reassembly and TMP cable checks, I was able to update to latest firmware and enable synths and KXV3B. But TX Calibration failed with Calibration power settled at " 0W; " message. I have tried the following remedies: Panels off and examined all boards for correct seating. Examined all TMP cables for correct seating. Replaced panels. Re-attempted Calibration - same error. Re-flashed the firmware load. Load successful. Re-attempted Calibration - same error. Performed EE INIT Loaded a known-good prior configuration (from March 2015 well before the upgrade) Re-attempted Calibration - same error. Any suggestions for next steps gratefully received! 73 David G3WGN WJ6O -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-TX-calibration-fails-after-KXV3B-and -SYN3A-upgrade-tp7606337.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [hidden email] ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [hidden email] |
Re: K3 TX calibration fails after KXV3B and SYN3A upgrade
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Make sure you have the latest version of the K3 Utility installed.
It is version 1.15.6.29 I had an RX gain cal issue when I installed the new synths and the KXV3B which was resolved with the latest Utility. Apparently there have been some timing changes. Regards, Mike VP8NO On 16/08/2015 12:25, Doug Turnbull wrote: > > David, > I had a similar problem here with a friend's K3 (I have two K3(s) with > second receivers installed and had no problem prior to doing this > synthesizer board swap.) We solved the failure to TX calibrate by > reloading the K3 Utility - the same one which worked fine previously. > Reloading the utility is an easy thing to try. > > 73 Doug EI2CN > -----Original Message----- > From: Elecraft [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Dave > G3WGN M6O > Sent: 16 August 2015 10:39 > To: [hidden email] > Subject: [Elecraft] K3 TX calibration fails after KXV3B and SYN3A upgrade > > I'm hoping there is a quick fix for this (some fat-fingering or brain fade > on > my part is entirely possible) as the K3 in question is one of four heading > to E6GG next month. > Yesterday I upgraded S/N 4474 with KXV3B and 2 x SYN3As and while the panels > were off, also did the 12V DC Out mod and gold connector replacement mod. I > have a full ESD bench and wore a wrist strap at all times. > After careful reassembly and TMP cable checks, I was able to update to > latest firmware and enable synths and KXV3B. But TX Calibration failed with > Calibration power settled at " 0W; " message. > I have tried the following remedies: > Panels off and examined all boards for correct seating. > Examined all TMP cables for correct seating. > Replaced panels. > Re-attempted Calibration - same error. > Re-flashed the firmware load. Load successful. > Re-attempted Calibration - same error. > Performed EE INIT > Loaded a known-good prior configuration (from March 2015 well before the > upgrade) > Re-attempted Calibration - same error. > > Any suggestions for next steps gratefully received! > 73 > David G3WGN WJ6O Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [hidden email] |
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Mike (and all who have sent replies on and off reflector) – thank you. I should have been more precise in my note. The firmware I’m using: MCU 05.33 FPF 01.23 DSP 02.86 Utility 1.15.6.29 Since the original posting I have reloaded the utility and all firmware. No change – still no RF out and calibration fails with 0Watts
message. Synths check out OK and KXV3B is enabled. MCU 05.33 was released Friday so is a potential source of the issue. I could not find a way to roll back to an earlier MCU release
to check that out. 73, David G3WGN From: Mike Harris-9 [via Elecraft] [mailto:ml-node+[hidden email]]
Make sure you have the latest version of the K3 Utility installed.
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The KXV3B itself should have nothing to do with this unless it is damaged or installed incorrectly. Also, many K3 users have this same hardware setup along with rev. 5.33 firmware. So I suspect a firmware configuration issue. Make sure you're not in TX TEST mode; have crystal filters configured correctly; have the SUB IN board installed correctly (if applicable); TUN PWR set to NOR; TX ALC ON; 2-TONE OFF; TX INH OFF. Also try removing the sub RX (if applicable) and reinstalling the bypass jumper for the sub-IN module. Get it down to the simplest configuration possible. Please send all of the info to k3support and they'll contact you on Monday. 73, Wayne N6KR On Aug 16, 2015, at 11:16 AM, Dave G3WGN M6O <[hidden email]> wrote: > Mike (and all who have sent replies on and off reflector) - thank you. > I should have been more precise in my note. The firmware I'm using: > > MCU 05.33 > FPF 01.23 > DSP 02.86 > > Utility 1.15.6.29 > > Since the original posting I have reloaded the utility and all firmware. No change - still no RF out and calibration fails with 0Watts message. Synths check out OK and KXV3B is enabled. > MCU 05.33 was released Friday so is a potential source of the issue. I could not find a way to roll back to an earlier MCU release to check that out. > 73, David G3WGN > > > From: Mike Harris-9 [via Elecraft] [mailto:[hidden email]] > Sent: 16 August 2015 17:24 > To: David Aslin G3WGN <[hidden email]> > Subject: Re: K3 TX calibration fails after KXV3B and SYN3A upgrade > > Make sure you have the latest version of the K3 Utility installed. > > It is version 1.15.6.29 > > I had an RX gain cal issue when I installed the new synths and the KXV3B > which was resolved with the latest Utility. Apparently there have been > some timing changes. > > Regards, > > Mike VP8NO > > On 16/08/2015 12:25, Doug Turnbull wrote: > >> >> David, >> I had a similar problem here with a friend's K3 (I have two K3(s) with >> second receivers installed and had no problem prior to doing this >> synthesizer board swap.) We solved the failure to TX calibrate by >> reloading the K3 Utility - the same one which worked fine previously. >> Reloading the utility is an easy thing to try. >> >> 73 Doug EI2CN >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Elecraft [mailto:[hidden email]</user/SendEmail.jtp?type=node&node=7606351&i=0>] On Behalf Of Dave >> G3WGN M6O >> Sent: 16 August 2015 10:39 >> To: [hidden email]</user/SendEmail.jtp?type=node&node=7606351&i=1> >> Subject: [Elecraft] K3 TX calibration fails after KXV3B and SYN3A upgrade >> >> I'm hoping there is a quick fix for this (some fat-fingering or brain fade >> on >> my part is entirely possible) as the K3 in question is one of four heading >> to E6GG next month. >> Yesterday I upgraded S/N 4474 with KXV3B and 2 x SYN3As and while the panels >> were off, also did the 12V DC Out mod and gold connector replacement mod. I >> have a full ESD bench and wore a wrist strap at all times. >> After careful reassembly and TMP cable checks, I was able to update to >> latest firmware and enable synths and KXV3B. But TX Calibration failed with >> Calibration power settled at " 0W; " message. >> I have tried the following remedies: >> Panels off and examined all boards for correct seating. >> Examined all TMP cables for correct seating. >> Replaced panels. >> Re-attempted Calibration - same error. >> Re-flashed the firmware load. Load successful. >> Re-attempted Calibration - same error. >> Performed EE INIT >> Loaded a known-good prior configuration (from March 2015 well before the >> upgrade) >> Re-attempted Calibration - same error. >> >> Any suggestions for next steps gratefully received! >> 73 >> David G3WGN WJ6O > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[hidden email]</user/SendEmail.jtp?type=node&node=7606351&i=2> > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to [hidden email]</user/SendEmail.jtp?type=node&node=7606351&i=3> > > ________________________________ > If you reply to this email, your message will be added to the discussion below: > http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-TX-calibration-fails-after-KXV3B-and-SYN3A-upgrade-tp7606337p7606351.html > To unsubscribe from K3 TX calibration fails after KXV3B and SYN3A upgrade, click here< > NAML<http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/template/NamlServlet.jtp?macro=macro_viewer&id=instant_html%21nabble%3Aemail.naml&base=nabble.naml.namespaces.BasicNamespace-nabble.view.web.template.NabbleNamespace-nabble.view.web.template.NodeNamespace&breadcrumbs=notify_subscribers%21nabble%3Aemail.naml-instant_emails%21nabble%3Aemail.naml-send_instant_email%21nabble%3Aemail.naml> > > > > > -- > View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-TX-calibration-fails-after-KXV3B-and-SYN3A-upgrade-tp7606337p7606354.html > Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[hidden email] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to [hidden email] ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [hidden email] |
Re: K3 TX calibration fails after KXV3B and SYN3A upgrade
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Wayne and David,
The service is what is so classy about Elecraft. Even if the radios were not at the top of the pile such service would make one think of sticking with Elecraft but of course the Sherwood tests tell us Elecraft is amongst the very best. Good going Wayne! 73 Doug EI2CN -----Original Message----- From: Elecraft [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Wayne Burdick Sent: 16 August 2015 18:37 To: Dave G3WGN M6O Cc: [hidden email] Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 TX calibration fails after KXV3B and SYN3A upgrade David, The KXV3B itself should have nothing to do with this unless it is damaged or installed incorrectly. Also, many K3 users have this same hardware setup along with rev. 5.33 firmware. So I suspect a firmware configuration issue. Make sure you're not in TX TEST mode; have crystal filters configured correctly; have the SUB IN board installed correctly (if applicable); TUN PWR set to NOR; TX ALC ON; 2-TONE OFF; TX INH OFF. Also try removing the sub RX (if applicable) and reinstalling the bypass jumper for the sub-IN module. Get it down to the simplest configuration possible. Please send all of the info to k3support and they'll contact you on Monday. 73, Wayne N6KR On Aug 16, 2015, at 11:16 AM, Dave G3WGN M6O <[hidden email]> wrote: > Mike (and all who have sent replies on and off reflector) - thank you. > I should have been more precise in my note. The firmware I'm using: > > MCU 05.33 > FPF 01.23 > DSP 02.86 > > Utility 1.15.6.29 > > Since the original posting I have reloaded the utility and all firmware. Synths check out OK and KXV3B is enabled. > MCU 05.33 was released Friday so is a potential source of the issue. I could not find a way to roll back to an earlier MCU release to check that out. > 73, David G3WGN > > > From: Mike Harris-9 [via Elecraft] [mailto:[hidden email]] > Sent: 16 August 2015 17:24 > To: David Aslin G3WGN <[hidden email]> > Subject: Re: K3 TX calibration fails after KXV3B and SYN3A upgrade > > Make sure you have the latest version of the K3 Utility installed. > > It is version 1.15.6.29 > > I had an RX gain cal issue when I installed the new synths and the KXV3B > which was resolved with the latest Utility. Apparently there have been > some timing changes. > > Regards, > > Mike VP8NO > > On 16/08/2015 12:25, Doug Turnbull wrote: > >> >> David, >> I had a similar problem here with a friend's K3 (I have two K3(s) >> second receivers installed and had no problem prior to doing this >> synthesizer board swap.) We solved the failure to TX calibrate by >> reloading the K3 Utility - the same one which worked fine previously. >> Reloading the utility is an easy thing to try. >> >> 73 Doug EI2CN >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Elecraft [mailto:[hidden email]</user/SendEmail.jtp?type=node&node=7606351&i=0>] On Behalf Of Dave >> G3WGN M6O >> Sent: 16 August 2015 10:39 >> To: [hidden email]</user/SendEmail.jtp?type=node&node=7606351&i=1> >> Subject: [Elecraft] K3 TX calibration fails after KXV3B and SYN3A upgrade >> >> I'm hoping there is a quick fix for this (some fat-fingering or brain fade >> on >> my part is entirely possible) as the K3 in question is one of four heading >> to E6GG next month. >> Yesterday I upgraded S/N 4474 with KXV3B and 2 x SYN3As and while the panels >> were off, also did the 12V DC Out mod and gold connector replacement mod. I >> have a full ESD bench and wore a wrist strap at all times. >> After careful reassembly and TMP cable checks, I was able to update to >> latest firmware and enable synths and KXV3B. But TX Calibration failed with >> Calibration power settled at " 0W; " message. >> I have tried the following remedies: >> Panels off and examined all boards for correct seating. >> Examined all TMP cables for correct seating. >> Replaced panels. >> Re-attempted Calibration - same error. >> Re-flashed the firmware load. Load successful. >> Re-attempted Calibration - same error. >> Performed EE INIT >> Loaded a known-good prior configuration (from March 2015 well before the >> upgrade) >> Re-attempted Calibration - same error. >> >> Any suggestions for next steps gratefully received! >> 73 >> David G3WGN WJ6O > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[hidden > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to [hidden email]</user/SendEmail.jtp?type=node&node=7606351&i=3> > > ________________________________ > If you reply to this email, your message will be added to the discussion below: > http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-TX-calibration-fails-after-KXV3B-and -SYN3A-upgrade-tp7606337p7606351.html > To unsubscribe from K3 TX calibration fails after KXV3B and SYN3A upgrade, click here<http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/template/NamlServlet.jtp?macro=uns ubscribe_by_code&node=7606337&code=ZGF2aWRAYXNsaW52Yy5jb218NzYwNjMzN3wxMDk4M zMzNTEz>. > NAML<http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/template/NamlServlet.jtp?macro=mac ro_viewer&id=instant_html%21nabble%3Aemail.naml&base=nabble.naml.namespaces. 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Wayne, Huge thanks for interrupting your weekend. I see Doug EI2CN has already taken the words out of my mouth re Elecraft support – it is
indeed awesome and impressive. All understood and I’ll work through your suggestions later this evening/tomorrow morning my time. I’ll get a dossier to K3 support in time for business hours Pacific time tomorrow. 73, David G3WGN From: wayne burdick [via Elecraft] [mailto:ml-node+[hidden email]]
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Dear OMs and Yls
Can someone tell me for what serial number the change to Gold plated pins was made for the K3. I note that David found it necessary to do this for SN 4474. I have two K3s one 2574 and the later 5487. I thought they were both using gold plated pins. I could take the older one apart to check but it would be nice to know the cutoff SN for gold plated connectors. I did check the Elecraft site and am unable to find the answer let alone the upgrade kit though I can find plenty of other updates. Thank you to whoever answers this query. 73 Doug EI2CN -----Original Message----- =7606351&i=0>] On Behalf Of Dave >> G3WGN M6O >> Sent: 16 August 2015 10:39 >> To: [hidden email]</user/SendEmail.jtp?type=node&node=7606351&i=1> >> Subject: [Elecraft] K3 TX calibration fails after KXV3B and SYN3A upgrade >> >> I'm hoping there is a quick fix for this (some fat-fingering or brain fade >> on >> my part is entirely possible) as the K3 in question is one of four heading >> to E6GG next month. >> Yesterday I upgraded S/N 4474 with KXV3B and 2 x SYN3As and while the panels >> were off, also did the 12V DC Out mod and gold connector replacement mod. I >> have a full ESD bench and wore a wrist strap at all times. >> After careful reassembly and TMP cable checks, I was able to update to >> latest firmware and enable synths and KXV3B. But TX Calibration failed with >> Calibration power settled at " 0W; " message. >> I have tried the following remedies: >> Panels off and examined all boards for correct seating. >> Examined all TMP cables for correct seating. >> Replaced panels. >> Re-attempted Calibration - same error. >> Re-flashed the firmware load. Load successful. >> Re-attempted Calibration - same error. >> Performed EE INIT >> Loaded a known-good prior configuration (from March 2015 well before the >> upgrade) >> Re-attempted Calibration - same error. >> >> Any suggestions for next steps gratefully received! >> 73 >> David G3WGN WJ6O > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[hidden > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to [hidden email]</user/SendEmail.jtp?type=node&node=7606351&i=3> > > ________________________________ > If you reply to this email, your message will be added to the discussion below: > http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-TX-calibration-fails-after-KXV3B-and -SYN3A-upgrade-tp7606337p7606351.html > To unsubscribe from K3 TX calibration fails after KXV3B and SYN3A upgrade, click here<http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/template/NamlServlet.jtp?macro=uns ubscribe_by_code&node=7606337&code=ZGF2aWRAYXNsaW52Yy5jb218NzYwNjMzN3wxMDk4M zMzNTEz>. > NAML<http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/template/NamlServlet.jtp?macro=mac ro_viewer&id=instant_html%21nabble%3Aemail.naml&base=nabble.naml.namespaces. BasicNamespace-nabble.view.web.template.NabbleNamespace-nabble.view.web.temp late.NodeNamespace&breadcrumbs=notify_subscribers%21nabble%3Aemail.naml-inst ant_emails%21nabble%3Aemail.naml-send_instant_email%21nabble%3Aemail.naml> > > > > > -- > View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-TX-calibration-fails-after-KXV3B-and -SYN3A-upgrade-tp7606337p7606354.html > Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[hidden email] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to [hidden email] ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [hidden email] ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [hidden email] |
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The TX Calibration issue I had with my K3 is now resolved. I followed Wayne's suggestions and the final one revealed that without the KRX3A the 50W Calibration ran fine. On replacing the subRX module and retesting all is OK. Though I had carefully checked all TMP connectors and the seating of SUBIN and SUBOUT boards before removing the subRX and found no issues, perhaps re-seating on replacing the subRX did the trick.
Caveat: I did recheck (for the 3rd time!) the solder joints on the newly replaced P30 and P35 with a good magnifier. I could find no obvious dry joints or solder bridges, but did touch-up a couple of the pins on P35 while the rig was on the ESD bench for the subRX removal. This experience was an object lesson in not panicking when things don't operate as planned and carefully going back over every step taken in the upgrade process. Sorry to have interrupted your Sunday Wayne. Big thank you to Elecraft and the support team. You continue to earn the respect and admiration of a big slice of the ham radio community. Have a great week! 73, David G3WGN M6O WJ6O -----Original Message----- From: Wayne Burdick [mailto:[hidden email]] Sent: 16 August 2015 19:37 To: David Aslin G3WGN <[hidden email]> Cc: [hidden email] Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 TX calibration fails after KXV3B and SYN3A upgrade David, The KXV3B itself should have nothing to do with this unless it is damaged or installed incorrectly. Also, many K3 users have this same hardware setup along with rev. 5.33 firmware. So I suspect a firmware configuration issue. Make sure you're not in TX TEST mode; have crystal filters configured correctly; have the SUB IN board installed correctly (if applicable); TUN PWR set to NOR; TX ALC ON; 2-TONE OFF; TX INH OFF. Also try removing the sub RX (if applicable) and reinstalling the bypass jumper for the sub-IN module. Get it down to the simplest configuration possible. Please send all of the info to k3support and they'll contact you on Monday. 73, Wayne N6KR On Aug 16, 2015, at 11:16 AM, Dave G3WGN M6O <[hidden email]> wrote: > Mike (and all who have sent replies on and off reflector) - thank you. > I should have been more precise in my note. The firmware I'm using: > > MCU 05.33 > FPF 01.23 > DSP 02.86 > > Utility 1.15.6.29 > > Since the original posting I have reloaded the utility and all firmware. No change - still no RF out and calibration fails with 0Watts message. Synths check out OK and KXV3B is enabled. > MCU 05.33 was released Friday so is a potential source of the issue. I could not find a way to roll back to an earlier MCU release to check that out. > 73, David G3WGN > > > From: Mike Harris-9 [via Elecraft] > [mailto:[hidden email]] > Sent: 16 August 2015 17:24 > To: David Aslin G3WGN <[hidden email]> > Subject: Re: K3 TX calibration fails after KXV3B and SYN3A upgrade > > Make sure you have the latest version of the K3 Utility installed. > > It is version 1.15.6.29 > > I had an RX gain cal issue when I installed the new synths and the > KXV3B which was resolved with the latest Utility. Apparently there > have been some timing changes. > > Regards, > > Mike VP8NO > > On 16/08/2015 12:25, Doug Turnbull wrote: > >> >> David, >> I had a similar problem here with a friend's K3 (I have two K3(s) >> with second receivers installed and had no problem prior to doing this >> synthesizer board swap.) We solved the failure to TX calibrate by >> reloading the K3 Utility - the same one which worked fine previously. >> Reloading the utility is an easy thing to try. >> >> 73 Doug EI2CN >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Elecraft [mailto:[hidden >> email]</user/SendEmail.jtp?type=node&node=7606351&i=0>] On Behalf Of >> Dave G3WGN M6O >> Sent: 16 August 2015 10:39 >> To: [hidden email]</user/SendEmail.jtp?type=node&node=7606351&i=1> >> Subject: [Elecraft] K3 TX calibration fails after KXV3B and SYN3A >> upgrade >> >> I'm hoping there is a quick fix for this (some fat-fingering or brain >> fade on my part is entirely possible) as the K3 in question is one of >> four heading to E6GG next month. >> Yesterday I upgraded S/N 4474 with KXV3B and 2 x SYN3As and while the >> panels were off, also did the 12V DC Out mod and gold connector >> replacement mod. I have a full ESD bench and wore a wrist strap at all times. >> After careful reassembly and TMP cable checks, I was able to update >> to latest firmware and enable synths and KXV3B. But TX Calibration failed with >> Calibration power settled at " 0W; " message. >> I have tried the following remedies: >> Panels off and examined all boards for correct seating. >> Examined all TMP cables for correct seating. >> Replaced panels. >> Re-attempted Calibration - same error. >> Re-flashed the firmware load. Load successful. >> Re-attempted Calibration - same error. >> Performed EE INIT >> Loaded a known-good prior configuration (from March 2015 well before >> the >> upgrade) >> Re-attempted Calibration - same error. >> >> Any suggestions for next steps gratefully received! >> 73 >> David G3WGN WJ6O > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[hidden > email]</user/SendEmail.jtp?type=node&node=7606351&i=2> > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email > list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [hidden > email]</user/SendEmail.jtp?type=node&node=7606351&i=3> > > ________________________________ > If you reply to this email, your message will be added to the discussion below: > http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-TX-calibration-fails-after-KXV > 3B-and-SYN3A-upgrade-tp7606337p7606351.html > To unsubscribe from K3 TX calibration fails after KXV3B and SYN3A upgrade, click here< > NAML<http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/template/NamlServlet.jtp?mac > ro=macro_viewer&id=instant_html%21nabble%3Aemail.naml&base=nabble.naml > .namespaces.BasicNamespace-nabble.view.web.template.NabbleNamespace-na > bble.view.web.template.NodeNamespace&breadcrumbs=notify_subscribers%21 > nabble%3Aemail.naml-instant_emails%21nabble%3Aemail.naml-send_instant_ > email%21nabble%3Aemail.naml> > > > > > -- > View this message in context: > http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-TX-calibration-fails-after-KXV > 3B-and-SYN3A-upgrade-tp7606337p7606354.html > Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[hidden email] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email > list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to > [hidden email] ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [hidden email] |
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