[Elecraft] K3 doesn't boot when KAT500 is unpowered

[Augie Hansen]

On 1/29/2013 4:23 PM, Eric Buggee wrote:
> Hi Tom,
>                I have a KAT500-K and have had it operational since
> building it end of December.  I have read the manual from front to back
> and it does mention that very fact:
>
> When using the KAT500 with the K3 and the two are interconnected using
> theDB15 interface cable, be sure to apply power to the KAT500 first
> (before switching on the K3).
>
> Because, as you have observed the K3 will exhibit stange behaviour:
> exactly as you have described.
>
> So Always Power the K3 On First when you have KAT500 connected Via the
> DB-15 interface cable!

All good until the last sentence. Power the KAT500 first.

Gus Hansen
KB0YH