[Elecraft] K3 Power out jumps on power change

[Gordon LaPoint]

Mike, 
   That seems to have fixed it!

Thanks!

Gordon - N1MGO

On 19 Mar 2013 at 4:32, Mike K2MK wrote:

> Hi Gordon,
> 
> Hopefully it is a simple calibration problem. Redo the Calibrate Transmitter
> Gain from the K3 Utility program Calibration tab. If you still have problems
> you may need to touch up the results as directed at the top of page 62 of
> the K3 manual. Be sure to check every band. Typically the problems will only
> occur on one or two bands. If you have difficulty with these manual
> adjustments come back with questions and those that have performed the
> adjustments will help guide you through.
> 
> 73,
> Mike K2MK
> 
> 
> 
> Gordon LaPoint wrote
> > Hi,
> >     I'm having problems with my K3-100 with power out.  If Power is 12
> > watts or less 
> > (100W pa not in use) and I adjust the power out then the power goes to the
> > new level with 
> > no problem, as long as power requested is less than 12 watts.
> > 
> > When using the 100Watt PA if power is adjusted it will cause power to jump
> > to 110 watts 
> > for a second or less, then go to the requested power. This causes my
> > KPA500 to fault.
> > The problem is occuring with either the power knob or software from the
> > computer.
> > 
> > After the power stablizes at the new level then it is fine untill I change
> > power again.  
> > 
> > This occurs in any mode.  Any clues that can help me fix this?  
> > SN is 5651, I built the K3 in August of 2011, it worked fine untill the
> > last month.
> > 
> > Thank you,
> > Gordon - N1MGO
> 
> 
> 
> 
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