[Elecraft] K3 Woes -- Problem Solved!!

[David Inger]

I recently sent a message to the group regarding the fact that my K3 would
shut off at power levels over +/-50 watts.  I tried two different power
supplies, made up new power cables and even reset the radio.  The problem
remained.  Several group members offered suggestions, some of which I had
already tried, and some of which I hadn't.  I was ready to sent the radio
back to Elecraft for service, since I am going on vacation in about a week
(poor me; I am being "forced" to go to Hawaii for two weeks) and don't
really have time to dig into the radio.
 
On a whim, I borrowed a power supply from a friend (a Powerwerx SS-30DV);
problem solved!  With a little troubleshootting, it was quite apparent that
there was output voltage regulation problems with both of my two supplies.
One was about 5 years old; the other about two.
 
I never would have assumed that both supplies would have "gone south" at the
same time; so much for assumptions!  I like this outcome rather than have to
send the radio in for servicing.  Alls well that ends well...
 
73 de K6SBA
David in Santa Barbara