[Elecraft] [K3] GFI outlet, 100W on 20m, and *poof* (RFI?)

[Mike K2MK]

Hi John,

Yes they can be sensitive but that's the beauty of Home Depot. Return it to
the store and try another brand. Or better yet, take it out, replace it with
a regular receptacle and save it for when you sell the house.

73,
Mike K2MK



John Shadle wrote
> 
> Hi all,
> I realize that this is tangentially related to Elecraft gear since I'm
> using a K3 and experiencing this issue, but I thought someone else may
> have some knowledge to share with me to help me solve my problem.
> 
> Recently I stopped using a 25' long extension cord to power my
> computer, power supply, and other accessories and installed a 2 gang
> box directly off of the main electrical panel, where my shack happens
> to be (in the basement). While our basement is waterproofed, it still
> has a concrete floor, which "requires" a GFI outlet (according to my
> electrician). To do my due diligence, I installed one GFI in the 2
> gang box and 1 regular 3-prong grounded outlet. I have my shack
> computer, my power supply, and my transformer for my SGC SG-231
> autotuner plugged into this.
> 
> Last night I tuned up (15W) 20m and was hoping to work some DX. My SWR
> showed <2.0:1 on my SWR meter and on the K3. All is good. When I keyed
> down with 100W, the GFI tripped and my shack computer, power supply,
> etc. shut off.
> 
> I'm using Leviton smartlockpro 20A GFCI outlets from Home Depot.
> They're not "cheap", but maybe they don't have adequate RFI protection
> (obviously).
> 
> I suppose the first solution is to remove the GFI from the situation,
> but I thought using it was the "right thing to do". Any personal
> anecdotes or advice would be welcome.
> 
> Thanks!
> -john W4PAH
> Madison, WI
> 




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