[Elecraft] K3 no power output

Vic K2VCO vic at rakefet.com
Tue Feb 10 22:39:03 EST 2009


n1ix1 at aol.com wrote:
> I just received a "new to me" K3. It is a recent serial number 18XX. The receiver works
> fine but there is no output power. It goes into transmit the transmit light
> illuminates.? but no power at all in any mode or on any band nada, nil,? zero!!!? I
> have checked all the obvious things. I took the covers off and could see nothing that
> looked wrong. Anyone have any ideas?

Make sure CONFIG: TX INH is OFF. Either Hi or Lo will prevent transmi if the TX INH pin on 
the accessory socket is not connected.

If you connect a paddle, do get a sidetone when you key it?

If you are trying to transmit SSB, are you sure the correct mic connector and bias setting 
is selected?
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73,
Vic, K2VCO
Fresno CA
http://www.qsl.net/k2vco


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