[Elecraft] K1 went out!

[Stan Grigaliunas]

I purchased a used K1 without the ATU.  I had it on receive 40m for couple hours.  All worked great being hooked up to a G5RV.  I went through the Menu, checked all the parameters, and only changed one option. ( set Filter 1 from 300 to 200 ).  Then I got brave and plugged in a key!  The radio was powered by Radio Shack 3 amp supply.  After sending about a couple dozen of VVV’es, the K1 shut down and will not come to life.  The power supply is ok, 13.8 volts, but when I turn the power ON, the voltage goes way way down to almost nothing.  Nothing seems to run hot or even smoke.  The 3 amp fuse in the supply does not blow.  

This is my first experience with K1. I took the top cover off and looked around. Looks like it was built by a professional.  Soldering is perfect, like it was done by a machine.  Very impressed on the workmanship and construction.  

Any good suggestions what to look for?  any recommendations on a decent repair shop?  

73
Stan
K8SRB