[Elecraft] High current question

[Jay Schwisow]

Bill,

I have had this problem twice.  Check and/or tighten all connections 
around the 239 on the back of the amp.  Once it was a broken solder 
connection on the  tab and another times the screws had come loose.

73's,

Jay - KT5E

Bill Carpenter wrote:
> My K2/100 is indicating high current draw on a portion of 40 meters 
> but only on the antenna.  On the dummy load there is no problem.  It's 
> not high SWR as both antennas it happens with (double bazooka and 
> ground mounted Butternut vert) indicate low SWR on my MFJ analyzer, 
> SWR meter and the K2. This occurs at full power of around 100 watts.  
> Any ideas on what may be causing this?  I'm using my Drake PS7 power 
> supply which has more than enough amperage and minimal voltage drop.
>
> Thanks and 73,
>
> Bill NZ0T
>
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