[Elecraft] K1 went out!

[Eugene Balinski]

Check the power supply to see that it is staying within
regulation when under load.  Try the supply on another
radio and see if it does the same thing.  Sounds like as
soon as you tried to pull any power through the PS, it goes
out of requlation.

73
Gene K1NR


On Tue, 4 Jan 2011 13:46:59 -0500
 "Stan Grigaliunas" <sgrigali at columbus.rr.com> wrote:
> 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
>
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