KX3 not working on receive

[Rick Dettinger-3]

My KX3, SN 3271, is completely dead on receive.  The transmitter, side tone and monitor control are working as ever.  Everything on the front screen seems the same as ever.  I don’t get any S meter reading when I inject the 50 microvolt 7040 KHz signal from my XG1.  Not sure if it is staying in the transmit mode with a transceiver switching problem, or just a problem with the receiver circuitry.  I can transmit with the KX3, and receive with my Collins 75A4.  I get 100 watts key down from my KXPA Amp.  I would like to use the fine receiver in my KX3, and would appreciate any comments.  While I only operate on CW, I listen to AM and SSB signals.  I can’t even here anything when tuned to a strong local AM station, using a wide filter.
Besides the KXBC3, my KX3 is equipped with the internal tuner.  
Extra Credit for answering the following; If I am not going to use internal batteries anymore, is there any problem with removing the cell holders and cable.  Can I also remove the KXBC3 board for possible resale?  Would I need to order a battery retainer if I am not using internal batteries?
       
Thanks and 73,
Rick Dettinger K7MW
 
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Turn RF Gain to Zero dB???

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> On Aug 22, 2019, at 8:01 PM, Rick Dettinger <[hidden email]> wrote:
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> My KX3, SN 3271, is completely dead on receive.  The transmitter, side tone and monitor control are working as ever.  Everything on the front screen seems the same as ever.  I don’t get any S meter reading when I inject the 50 microvolt 7040 KHz signal from my XG1.  Not sure if it is staying in the transmit mode with a transceiver switching problem, or just a problem with the receiver circuitry.  I can transmit with the KX3, and receive with my Collins 75A4.  I get 100 watts key down from my KXPA Amp.  I would like to use the fine receiver in my KX3, and would appreciate any comments.  While I only operate on CW, I listen to AM and SSB signals.  I can’t even here anything when tuned to a strong local AM station, using a wide filter.
> Besides the KXBC3, my KX3 is equipped with the internal tuner.  
> Extra Credit for answering the following; If I am not going to use internal batteries anymore, is there any problem with removing the cell holders and cable.  Can I also remove the KXBC3 board for possible resale?  Would I need to order a battery retainer if I am not using internal batteries?
>    
> Thanks and 73,
> Rick Dettinger K7MW
>
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Check the NR setting..

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> On Aug 22, 2019, at 9:32 PM, Nr4c <[hidden email]> wrote:
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> Turn RF Gain to Zero dB???
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>
>> On Aug 22, 2019, at 8:01 PM, Rick Dettinger <[hidden email]> wrote:
>>
>> My KX3, SN 3271, is completely dead on receive.  The transmitter, side tone and monitor control are working as ever.  Everything on the front screen seems the same as ever.  I don’t get any S meter reading when I inject the 50 microvolt 7040 KHz signal from my XG1.  Not sure if it is staying in the transmit mode with a transceiver switching problem, or just a problem with the receiver circuitry.  I can transmit with the KX3, and receive with my Collins 75A4.  I get 100 watts key down from my KXPA Amp.  I would like to use the fine receiver in my KX3, and would appreciate any comments.  While I only operate on CW, I listen to AM and SSB signals.  I can’t even here anything when tuned to a strong local AM station, using a wide filter.
>> Besides the KXBC3, my KX3 is equipped with the internal tuner.  
>> Extra Credit for answering the following; If I am not going to use internal batteries anymore, is there any problem with removing the cell holders and cable.  Can I also remove the KXBC3 board for possible resale?  Would I need to order a battery retainer if I am not using internal batteries?
>>
>> Thanks and 73,
>> Rick Dettinger K7MW
>>
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[Rick Dettinger-3]

Thanks for the suggestions to help with my ailing KX3.
I have tried them, and also a factory reset.  No joy.
Looks like the rig is not going into the receive mode.  The fact that injecting an S9 signal at 7040 KHz does not indicate on the S Meter makes me think the KX3  is staying in the transmit mode.
Looks like a trip to the Mothership is in the rigs future.

73,
Rick  K7MW

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>>> On Aug 22, 2019, at 8:01 PM, Rick Dettinger <[hidden email]> wrote:
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>>> My KX3, SN 3271, is completely dead on receive.  The transmitter, side tone and monitor control are working as ever.  Everything on the front screen seems the same as ever.  I don’t get any S meter reading when I inject the 50 microvolt 7040 KHz signal from my XG1.  Not sure if it is staying in the transmit mode with a transceiver switching problem, or just a problem with the receiver circuitry.  
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