[Elecraft] K3: ammeter display does not include 12 RCA acc skt?

[Wayne Burdick]

Hi Stephen,

The aux 12 V output is not part of the current-monitored path. The  
main reason for the current monitor is to keep track of the health of  
the radio itself, so we take corrective or informative action in  
either RX or TX mode.

73,
Wayne
N6KR

On May 30, 2011, at 10:18 AM, Stephen Prior wrote:

> Well, it's in the title really, but I was surprised to find that
> turning the P3 off does not reduce the current reading on the K3
> display (the P3 is powered by the 12v acc skt).  That's a pity as it
> would be useful to see the load on that socket without using an
> external ammeter.  Yes, I do have other 12V supplies etc etc..... :-)
>
> I guess that's a hardware rather than a firmware issue?
>
> 73 Stephen G4SJP