[Elecraft] K3 transmit problem

[jpk5lad at cox.net]

Gurus Wanted --

I'm having a problem with my new K3 and would like 
some suggestions if someone has lived through the 
same problem.  This is transceiver kit received June 
17, 2008 - S.N - 1068

Problem:
Cannot get any transmit power out.

Settings:
KAT3 - Byp
KBPF3 - nor
KIO3 - nor
KNB3 - nor
KPA3 - not installed
KRX3 - not installed
KXV3 - nor
TX INH = off

Receiver is OK and receives on all bands

No error messages displayed on either RX or TX
I can hear weak signal from K3 on other ham 
transceiver.
Have 100w. amplifier KPA3 but it is still in the box.
TX LED lights with XMIT button
Displays ANT1 on LCD
Only filter available (2.7) is located in middle (F3) 
position but all RX and TX modes are set for F3.

Things tried:
Checked through archives and tried suggestions 
other had tried but most of these had an error of 
some sort displayed.  The error message helped to 
aim the user toward a solution.
Several mentioned corrupt firmware so I upgraded 
and downloaded latest firmware last night but still no 
transmit.
I've tried at least 2 different coax cables, 2 different 
wattmeters, and 2 different dummy loads.
Any of the procedures for alignment which involve 
transmitting stop me dead in my tracks with no 
output.
I've emailed K3support last night but have, so far, 
received no reply.

I've built lots of kits and multiple transmitters but this 
one is a little different animal.  If anyone has a 
suggestion of something I should check before 
disassembling the rig, I'd be grateful.
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Additional unrelated problem noted:
Setting the Date and Time - only first digits will 
change with VFO A dial (Month and Hour)
Pressing the buttons 2 and 3 don't let other parts
of the date and time to be set.
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I appreciate any help.
73,
Jim - K5LAD


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