[Elecraft] K3 Suddenly died

[george fritkin]

In case anybody is interested, electronic equipment does just suddenly fail.  Even stuff built by our beloved Elecraft

George, W6GF


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 From: Grant Youngman <nq5t at tx.rr.com>
To: "mikerodgerske5gbc at yahoo.com" <mikerodgerske5gbc at yahoo.com> 
Cc: "elecraft at mailman.qth.net" <elecraft at mailman.qth.net> 
Sent: Sunday, October 6, 2013 1:45 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Suddenly died
 

What about it?

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> On Oct 6, 2013, at 2:28 PM, mikerodgerske5gbc at yahoo.com wrote:
> 
> Yes, but what about IMD?
> 
> 73
> Mike R
> 
> Georgia Mules and Country boys are fading fast away
>        - The Osborne Brothers
> 
>> On Oct 6, 2013, at 12:38 PM, Wayne Burdick <n6kr at elecraft.com> wrote:
>> 
>> The K3 can safely be set to its maximum QRP/QRO power levels. If any operating limit is exceeded (temperature, voltage, current drain, SWR, reflected power, etc.), power will automatically be rolled back.
>> 
>> While this protects the radio 99.9% of the time, things can happen -- lightning, ESD, component failure, Acts of God, pet disasters, 8-year-old-boys, etc.
>> 
>> In the present case, some quick resistance or voltage checks might reveal what's going on. Check the Troubleshooting section of the manual, which is pretty extensive and can help you solve most problems. If that doesn't do it, call customer support.
>> 
>> 73,
>> Wayne
>> N6KR
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