[Elecraft] K3 shuts off

[Jon Kåre Hellan]

Mike wrote:
> I was at a friends today, looking at his K3. It's in the 1000 range of 
> serial numbers, not a kit.
> 
> If power is set above 95-96 watts, the rig shuts down instantly when you 
> transmit (at least in CW and if you press the TUNE button. Didn't try it 
> on any other modes).
> 
> His power supply reads 14.6V, it's a 20A supply, but we didn't read it 
> under load. Does the K3 have the ability to display voltage and current 
> draw?
> 
> I downloaded and installed 3.68 firmware, but the problem was there before.
> 
> Clues and hints, please?

Used to happen to me before I got a better power supply. All 20 A 
supplies aren't the same. I was able to run full power on some bands, 
but on the worst band, I could only run 70W.

Jon LA4RT