[Elecraft] HI RFI no power output

[goldtr8 at charter.net]

Ok what was the fix, or did I miss you posting details.

Thanks

~73
Don
KD8NNU


On Fri, Jun 1, 2012 at 4:49 AM, Adi Toplician wrote:

> Problem fixed. Fortunatelly was an easy fix.
>
> Thank's!
>
> 73! Adi
>
> On Mon, Apr 2, 2012 at 7:51 PM, Adi Toplician <adi.top at gmail.com> 
> wrote:
>
>> Hello,
>>
>> I am back with more info after some investigations on my K3/100: No 
>> power
>> output after showing HI RFI message on the screen.
>> RF indicator at 0. I must mention that I encounter this situation 
>> after I
>> try to work with a homebrew linear amplifier (with tubes)
>>
>> 1. All tests are with 50ohm dummy load.
>> 2. Rig is not on test mode, TX led is flashing
>> 3. TX inhibit OFF
>> 4. RX is fine, no problem
>> 5. Firmware loaded again but no change
>> 6. Check carefully every menu; even load a previous setting when
>> everything was OK.
>> 7. Remove the KPA3, also disabled from menu, but no power after LPA.
>> 8. Measure components on KANT3, all OK
>> 9. Measure diodes from the switching (KPA3) D7, D8, D9, D10, and all 
>> OK.
>>
>>
>> Could be Q2, Q4, and Q5 from LPA the problem?
>>
>> I don't have any other idea what to try, I'm very unhappy that this 
>> great
>> rig is not working anymore.
>>
>> It is very hard from this part of the world the have access to 
>> Elecraft
>> support team (distance, custom, etc) BUT I hope with the help of this
>> reflector to locate the problem. I know that the Elecraft support 
>> reflector
>> is the best, helping me to fix my K2 when I had problems.
>>
>> Any help will be highly appreciated!
>>
>> All the best!
>>
>> 73! Adi
>> YO2LIW
>> K3 #791
>>
>>
>>
>
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