Update- Continuing Issues with PX# in the mix with KPXA100 and KX3

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Update- Continuing Issues with PX# in the mix with KPXA100 and KX3

Terry
Hello All,

 

As an example of the flaky behavior of my problem, since sending my post to
the group a few minutes ago,  I unplugged the double connectors that go from
the PX3 to the KX3 and reversed them.  I then tried to turn on the PA from
the KX3 menu, and nothing happened.  The KXPA100 would not turn on and the
menu would go back to PA off.

 

I reversed the cables back to their regular configuration when I was having
the problem, and now everything works as it should.

 

Help!

 

Terry

 

 

 

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Re: Update- Continuing Issues with PX# in the mix with KPXA100 and KX3

Bill K9YEQ
Corroded contacts?

73,
Bill
K9YEQ

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Sent: Friday, March 16, 2018 1:16 PM
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Subject: [Elecraft] Update- Continuing Issues with PX# in the mix with KPXA100 and KX3

Hello All,

 

As an example of the flaky behavior of my problem, since sending my post to the group a few minutes ago,  I unplugged the double connectors that go from the PX3 to the KX3 and reversed them.  I then tried to turn on the PA from the KX3 menu, and nothing happened.  The KXPA100 would not turn on and the menu would go back to PA off.

 

I reversed the cables back to their regular configuration when I was having the problem, and now everything works as it should.

 

Help!

 

Terry

 

 

 

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Re: Update- Continuing Issues with PX# in the mix with KPXA100 and KX3

Grant Youngman-2
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Did you try cleaning the connectors, or put a touch of DeOxit on each one (it just takes a touch, not a dip)?  Or maybe you just got the black bean and have a flakey cable.  Happens …

I have problems with these types of connectors all the time.  A bit of DeOxit followed by rotating the connector in the socket usually resolves it (though not always permanently).  Sometimes just rotating is enough, since the wiping action (and repositioning what is essentially a point contact) can mitigate whatever might be on the surfaces causing the problem.

> On Mar 16, 2018, at 2:16 PM, Terry Brown <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> Hello All,
>
>
>
> As an example of the flaky behavior of my problem, since sending my post to
> the group a few minutes ago,  I unplugged the double connectors that go from
> the PX3 to the KX3 and reversed them.  I then tried to turn on the PA from
> the KX3 menu, and nothing happened.  The KXPA100 would not turn on and the
> menu would go back to PA off.
>
>
>
> I reversed the cables back to their regular configuration when I was having
> the problem, and now everything works as it should.

Grant NQ5T
K3 #2091, KX3 #8342



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Re: Update- Continuing Issues with PX# in the mix with KPXA100 and KX3

Don Wilhelm
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Terry,

With symptoms and solution like that, I would guess you did not have the
cable plugs full seated.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 3/16/2018 2:16 PM, Terry Brown wrote:
  I unplugged the double connectors that go from
> the PX3 to the KX3 and reversed them.  I then tried to turn on the PA from
> the KX3 menu, and nothing happened.  The KXPA100 would not turn on and the
> menu would go back to PA off.
>
>  
>
> I reversed the cables back to their regular configuration when I was having
> the problem, and now everything works as it should.
>
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