[Elecraft] low output after air travel

[WILLIS COOKE]

My previous reply assumed that you did not have a KPA-100 but this message makes 
it appear that you do.  I have had some trouble with the plug to the KPA-100.  
In my case just unplugging and resetting the plug fixed the problem for a good 
while, but I may need to change the plug eventually.  Also check all the 
connectors to the power supply for a bad crimp or a high resistance connection.  
Use a known good volt meter and do not rely on any panel meter in the power 
supply.  There are several power connections in the hook up and any one can 
present a problem.
 Willis 'Cookie' Cooke 
K5EWJ 




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From: Dale Long <dale.long at prodigy.net>
To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Sent: Fri, February 25, 2011 1:45:03 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] low output after air travel

Just back from dxpedition as HQ5A in Honduras.  My K3 may have had some
rough handling both in the airports and in bumpy roads and falling off
pickup trucks.



When I put my K3 back in that shack it only shows a maximum of 12 watts
output.It also has an error message "12 volt error" even though my PS is
putting out 14 volts DC.



Could this be a setting that needs changed, or are my finals fried.  The
radio worked well before the trip. This wasn't the only problem, this was a
very tough trip in many different ways.



Why does my K3 only put out 12 watts?  What can I do to troubleshoot the
problem.



Thanks


Dale - N3BNA

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