[Elecraft] K3 KPA3 Failure

[Matt Zilmer]

Did you try measuring the voltage at the 12V input of the KPA3?

matt W6NIA

On Mon, 11 Jan 2010 13:50:04 +0000, you wrote:

>Has anyone had a KPA3 cause the display to show ERR 12 v?
>
>Power supply checks out normal as do the leads. The circuit breaker is in line and does not drop out.
>
>Connections appear ok as does the antenna system which is resonant etc.
>
>When the error is displayed the K3 reverts to low power 12w out max.
>
>Resetting does not correct the fault, tried placing the KPA3 to bypass and all works fine. Changed the setting to PA nor and the fault returns immediately.
>
>Support have been notified by e-mail bit thought I would ask the group if anyone else has had this happen and if so, was it a KPA3 failure requiring replacement. Of course the warranty has expired...(:-((
>
>73's
>Gary
>K3 #679
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