[Elecraft] K-3 with High Current Problem on 20 meters

[Robert Redmon]

Dick,

I have a similar problem on 20 meters, and (in my case) it seems to be 
antenna related (although the swr is below 1.5:1). When I check it on a 
dummy load, the current on 20 is normal.

Bob K5SM

On 6/1/2011 11:35 PM, RLVZ at aol.com wrote:
> My K-3 has a high current problem on 20 and 30 meters but all of the  other
> bands are normal.
>
> Example currents into a Dummy Load as read on both the K-3 and Astron PS
> ammeters are:
>
> -20 meters @ 40 watts draws 19 amps.
> -20 meters @ 100 watts the "High Current" warning message comes on and
> draws 28 amps on the Astron.
>
> All other bands 160-6 meters, 40 watts draws an average of 12 amps and 100
> watts an average of 20 amps.
>
> Any idea what the K-3's problem is on 20&  30 meters?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Dick- K9OM
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