[Elecraft] K3 RS232 no data out

[ab2tc]

Hi,

I am always amused when I see this advice. How many hams are actually doing
this? Upstate NY is maybe not the worst place for thunderstorms, but we do
get plenty. Were I to follow this advice, I would have no option but leaving
the K3 unconnected as a rule and connect up all the wires (at least half a
dozen) each time I use it. Access is difficult with the radio up against the
back wall (mirror image back panel picture will come in very handy next time
I do need to remove the radio from service for whatever reason). I am very
loath to mess with the radio and its wires at all. For that very reason I
have a second radio for taking places. Knock on wood, so far I have not have
any damage to any radio from thunderstorms.

AB2TC - Knut


Monty Shultes wrote:
> 
> Every summer I write this little note.  If you see lightning or hear 
> thunder, disconnect all cables and wires to your K3.
> 
> Not just the antennas.  Not just the PowerPole.  The key lines, ALC, IF
> out, 
> LINE IN, LINE OUT, headphone, mic(s), RS232, Accessory, ground, speaker 
> lines, too.
> 
> I had lightning damage 2 years ago when my K3 was brand new.  Never again,
> I 
> hope.
> 
> Monty  K2DLJ
> 
> <snip>
> 

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