[Elecraft] K3 - no output power

[Bruce Meier]

I have not yet determined the exact series of events, but something strange
happens to both of my K3s.  This weekend I have been participating in the
Texas QSO Party.  As it is both a CW and SSB event and multi-band I am doing
jumps from band to band and mode to mode.  Many times I get to the
destination freq/mode and I have ZERO output power displayed on the K3 power
meter and very low output on my station watt meters.  It appears to be less
than 1 watt.

The fix is quite simple.  Put the, then failing, K3 into TUNE position.  The
power comes up - switch it out of tune - go on my way at the desired power
level.  This happens when going from SSB to CW, CW to SSB, and Band to Band.

After the event I will try to get more info as to what key sequence gets
them there, but I would assume I am not alone here as both of my K3s are
acting the same.

I am running 2.38 / 1.90 firmware.

73,
Bruce - N1LN
(aka: NC4KW)

K3 # 1062
K3 # 1193