[Elecraft] K3 noisy fan?

[Ron D'Eau Claire]

It should be whisper quiet, especially at low speeds. 

Be sure nothing is touching the fan. Sometimes a wire can get pushed into
the "finger guard" or, just inside the rear panel, the circuit breaker
wiring might be pushed over where it can touch a spinning hub or blades.

If it's a factory built K3 and you've not had the cover off to peek inside,
that's every easy. Nine of the flat head screws on top release the cover.
There's a drawing in Appendix A to your Owner's manual that shows exactly
which screws to remove. 

If that doesn't bring relief, a note to k3support at elecraft.com certainly
will!

Ron AC7AC


-----Original Message-----

I'm sure that one of the fans on the back of my new K3 is noisier than it
should be, as if the bearings are wearing.  Even at the lowest level it is a
bit annoying, especially as folks were saying how quiet the radio is in this
respect.

Has anyone else experienced this?

73 Stephen

K3 s/n 980