[Elecraft] K3 Shuts Off On High Power-HELP!

[Craig K6ML]

Check the power plugs on the back of the radio.  I had the same problem



-.-.  --.-N3TU -.-.  --.- wrote:
> 
> My K3 is shutting off on high power. CW and SSB. It seems to be drawing
> too many amps and I am checking this on an external power supply (DAIWA
> PS-304). I get the same results when I am on the dummy load and when I am
> on the antenna. I didn't check six meters but here is the data. What's
> going on? Do I need to reset the whole radio? :-((
> 
> 3.8 mhz- 100w @ 28-30 amps.>>>> shuts off
> 4.1 mhz(Mars) 100W @ 20 amps       *stays on 
> 7.2 mhz  100w @ 25-30 amps           shuts off
> 14.2 mhz 100w @ 27-30 amps           shuts off
> 10.1 mhz 100w @ 28 amps                shuts off
> 18.1mhz 100w @20 amps              *stays on 
> 21.2 100w @ 28-30 amps              shuts off
> 24.930 100w @ 26-28 amps              shuts off
> 28.4 100w @ 25 amp                     * stays on
> 
> Six meters didn't test yet. 
> 
> 
> 

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