Elecraft KX3 Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 47)

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Error Messages (ERR nnn)
Error messages may be displayed on VFO B at power-up or during normal operation. In many cases error
messages are due to a problem with a single option module or incorrect firmware configuration.
Some error conditions suggest doing an EEINIT if other remedies fail. DO NOT DO AN EEINIT
unless: (1) you have tried re-seating the internal flex cable between the control panel and RF board, then
powering the unit back on, and (2) you have previously saved your KX3’s configuration file using KX3 Utility.
Elecraft can provide a copy of your factory configuration file if needed.
If you see an error message on VFO B ( E R R nnn ): Write down the error message, as well as any associated
error data shown on the VFO A display (e.g. d=005 ). Then tap any switch to clear the error code. Multiple
errors may occur; in this case, write down each of the messages and VFO A data, if any, before you clear them.
See Error Message table below for details on specific E R R messages and associated data values, if any.
Error Msg Problem Troubleshooting steps
ERR 2M KX3-2M/4M module error.
d=nnn identifies specific
problem. 001, 002 = not found.
Verify that the module is correctly installed. Refer to
KX3-2M/4M installation manual.
ERR ACP PTT activation via the ACC2
jack detected at power-up Automatically changes the setting of the ACC2 IO menu
entry to OFF (default). If PTT keying via ACC2 is needed,
disconnect the device plugged into ACC2, turn power
back on, and set ACC2 IO back to PTT setting. If this
eliminates the ERR message, the external device may be
applying ground to the ACC2 tip contact at all times.
ERR ATC,
ERR ATD,
ERR ATI
KXAT3 module not accessible:
ATC = I/O expander C
ATD = I/O expander D
ATI = I/O address mismatch If the module is not actually installed, set MENU:ATU
MD to
N O T IN S T . If the module is installed, remove it
and re-install it, making sure both connectors are correctly
lined up with their mating connectors on the RF board.
ERR ATR KXAT3 relay failure (on VFO
A,
d=nnn identifies the failing
relay, e.g. 001 for relay K1)
Turn power off for 10 seconds, then back on. Remove and
re-install the KXAT3 option module, making sure both of
its connectors are correctly lined up with their mating
connectors on the RF board. If this doesn’t correct the
problem, replace the module.
ERR BC3 KXBC3 module error (battery
charger/real-time-clock).
d=nnn is the specific error
code (report to Elecraft).
Turn power off for 10 seconds, then back on. If this
doesn’t correct the problem, re-seat the KXBC3 module
and repeat. If the problem persists, replace the KXBC3.
ERR DS1 No DSP SPI command echo Turn power off for 10 seconds, then back on. If this
doesn’t correct the problem, reload MCU and DSP
firmware. If the problem persists, save your configuration
using KX3 Utility, then perform an EEINIT (pg. 46). If
this corrects the problem, restore your configuration using
KX3 Utility. If not, write down all error codes and
associated data values (displayed on VFO A) and contact
Elecraft.
ERR DS2 DSP SPI echo not inverted
ERR DSE,
DSX
DSP command timeout.
d=nnn is the last DSP
command sent.
ERR DSP DSP, CODEC, or ADC power-
up self-test failed
ERR EE1 On-chip EEPROM read/write
test failed The main microcontroller (MCU) may be defective.
Follow the steps shown for ERR DS1.
ERR EE2 External EEPROM read/write
test failed EEPROM may be defective. This message may also
appear if power is turned off/on too rapidly, or if the
supply voltage “bounces” during turn-on. If the power
supply is not at fault, follow steps shown for ERR DS1.