[Elecraft] K3 Output

[Ian Maude]

Ric Porter wrote:
> After 5 months use my K3 has developed an output problem.  The output varies
> on tune or key down.  If it is set on 100 watts, say on 20 meters, the out
> put will start at 65 watts.  It then goes up to 110 and settles at 100
> watts. All this is in a span of about two seconds. It does the same at five
> watts, or any power.  It does the same on any antenna.  It is ok at 1 mil
> through the two meter transverter. There is no device between the K3 and the
> different antennas.  The variation is greater at the higher frequencies but
> does occur on all bands. 
>   
First thing I would do is check it into a dummy load Ric.  Does it still 
do it then?  If so, try reloading the firmware and make sure you rewrite 
the tables.  See if that helps.

73 Ian

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Ian J Maude, G0VGS
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