[Elecraft] ERR 12V

[Ron D'Eau Claire]

Jamie: 

I assume that you are writing about a K3. If it's an "older" K3 you may have
suffered a power connector failure between the K3 and the KPA3 amplifier
module. A mod kit was developed by Elecraft that includes a new connector
with gold plated pins.

You can download the instructions here:

http://www.elecraft.com/manual/KPA3%20Power%20Connector%20Replacement.pdf

If this is the problem, you can have Elecraft install the mod, or you can
order a kit to do it yourself. 

73, Ron AC7AC

-----Original Message-----

Hello:

 

I was working the NAQP today on 10M and was doing fine and then the PA got
bypassed and I got ERR 12V on the screen and to check the circuit breaker.
Well the circuit breaker is not popped. Turning the radio on and off did
nothing and I'm forced to run QRP - well, S&P. Changing bands also did
nothing to rectify the situation. The antennas are resonant with good SWR. I
checked the Config menu and the relay works when going from On to Test, and
the fan seems to work although it's very quiet.

 

Any help would be appreciated.

 

73, Jamie

WB4YDL

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