[Elecraft] K3: Power puzzlement

[Joe Planisky]

I get about 4.5mA with my K3/100 powered off.  Assuming you've checked the obvious (i.e. that there's nothing else connected to the power supply), is it possible your ammeter is defective or needs new batteries?

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Joe KB8AP


On Jan 17, 2011, at 4:12 PM, Ralph Parker wrote:

> I thought I'd check to see how much current my K3/100 draws under various
> operating condx (for battery powered QRP portable operation, etc.). 
> 
> What the heck is drawing 1.7 amps when the front panel power switch is off?
> 
> VE7XF