[Elecraft] K1, ?? Sleep Mode???

[Don Wilhelm]

Michael,

Sorry to report that the K1 does not have any sleep or hibernation state 
- it should always be 'ready to go' as long as it is powered on.
What do you do to recover once the problem condition is reached?

Behavior of that nature *could* be the result of a poor solder 
connection that is temperature sensitive, or it could be oxidation on a 
socketed IC lead.  Try re-seating any socketed component to wipe away 
any oxidation.  If you cover the K1 with an overturned Styrofoam 
encolsure, does the condition happen more rapidly?  If you first cool 
the K1 (put it in the refrigerator) and then turn it on, is the time 
period to failure longer?  If the answer to one or both these questions 
is yes, then you have a temperature related problem.

73,
Don W3FPR

Michael E. Califf,Sr. wrote:
> I have noticed that when I am using my K1 that if I don't do anything for
> awhile it suddenly gets quiet and volume goes way down. This may be a stupid
> question but does the K1 have a sleep mode or hibernation mode, in the
> firmware or something?? I was wondering as I have another radio that has
> that.
>
> Michael E. Califf,Sr. AB7OC
>
> SKCC #060 
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