K3 Transmitter Gain Cal Failure at 1mW with KXV3a

[N2ZDB-2]

Hello K3 Support,
 
I installed the KXV3a tonight into my K3 and when I went to do the
Gain Calibration it failed on 6 Meters as it was unable to get the required
 output.
 
Any idea why this output could be low on this band (I believe it only  
reached an 8 out of the expected 10)?
 
Thank you,
 
73's Michael
n2zdb
 
 
 
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[Shane DeSeranno]

If you have an external wattmeter (a lot of antenna tuners/dummy loads
should have this), then go through the wattmeter calibrations to ensure your
internal wattmeter is reading correctly.

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Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Transmitter Gain Cal Failure at 1mW with KXV3a

Hello K3 Support,

I installed the KXV3a tonight into my K3 and when I went to do the
Gain Calibration it failed on 6 Meters as it was unable to get the required
output.

Any idea why this output could be low on this band (I believe it only
reached an 8 out of the expected 10)?

Thank you,

73's Michael
n2zdb



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[Anndel]

Michael,

1. Is the dummy load rated for 50 mhz plus 10-160m?

2. Is the dummy load rated for at least 50 watts?  I'm guessing yes since it
passed the other bands with the KXV3.

73 Delwyn KH6DC

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Hello K3 Support,
 
I installed the KXV3a tonight into my K3 and when I went to do the
Gain Calibration it failed on 6 Meters as it was unable to get the required
 output.
 
Any idea why this output could be low on this band (I believe it only  
reached an 8 out of the expected 10)?
 
Thank you,
 
73's Michael
n2zdb
 
 
 
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