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Jack

New K3 Fails Filter Setup

After a smooth build I have ground to a halt at the low power filter
calibration stage.

I get the "ERR TXF" error message.

I have a 2.8 KHz filter in slot 3 and a 400 Hz filter in slot 4.

When I try to transmit with a paddle I get dots (or dashes) and then the
error message.

I have gone thru the filter setup more times than I can count and nothing
changes.

The Width button cause the display to show which filter is being used as it
goes up or down.

The TX led flashes.

FL1, FL2 and FL5 are all set to off.

FL3 has FL BW = 2.8

FL4 has FL BW = .4

FL1, 2 and 5 have the BW set to 0.

All the filters have the FRQ and GN set to 0.

I am going to call Elecraft but being Saturday I am not sure I'll reach
anyone so I have turned to the reflector.

I tried searching archives but only found "check the filter setup" answer.
Nothing specific enough to make me see what I have done wrong.

I am going to take a nap now after staying up all nite trying to figure this
one out!!!!!

Jack, AE6GC, KX1 1403, K3 1433.

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KK7P

Re: New K3 Fails Filter Setup

> I get the "ERR TXF" error message.

Be sure CONFIG:FIL TX is set to FL3 in CW and SSB modes since that is
the slot in which you have installed your 2.8 kHz filter.

73,

Lyle KK7P

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Jack

RE: New K3 Fails Filter Setup

In reply to this post by Jack

As soon as I went up the stairs to take a nap the answer came to me. The FL
TX CW has to be set for the 2.8 filter for each filter slot.
When I changed that parameter for the 400 HZ filter I was able to transmit
dots and dashes and did not get the error message!

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Jack Regan
Sent: Saturday, August 09, 2008 8:27 AM
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Subject: [Elecraft] New K3 Fails Filter Setup

After a smooth build I have ground to a halt at the low power filter
calibration stage.

I get the "ERR TXF" error message.

I have a 2.8 KHz filter in slot 3 and a 400 Hz filter in slot 4.

When I try to transmit with a paddle I get dots (or dashes) and then the
error message.

I have gone thru the filter setup more times than I can count and nothing
changes.

The Width button cause the display to show which filter is being used as it
goes up or down.

The TX led flashes.

FL1, FL2 and FL5 are all set to off.

FL3 has FL BW = 2.8

FL4 has FL BW = .4

FL1, 2 and 5 have the BW set to 0.

All the filters have the FRQ and GN set to 0.

I am going to call Elecraft but being Saturday I am not sure I'll reach
anyone so I have turned to the reflector.

I tried searching archives but only found "check the filter setup" answer.
Nothing specific enough to make me see what I have done wrong.

I am going to take a nap now after staying up all nite trying to figure this
one out!!!!!

Jack, AE6GC, KX1 1403, K3 1433.

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