[Elecraft] K3 won't power up

[Mike K2MK]

Hi George,

A working K3 didn't power up at field day. That probably means that the
power leads were reversed and embarrassment causes that information to be
withheld. People here on the reflector probably know what gets damaged when
power is reversed. Chances are that is very easy to check if you know what
you're looking for.

73,
Mike K2MK


George Thornton wrote
> I have a k3 that was working fine but now will  not power up.
> 
> I had lent the unit to someone to use at Field Day.  They reported it
> would not power up.
> 
> Going through the unit it appears  that a nut and washer has come off of
> one of the PL259 antenna plates.  A thorough internal inspection found a
> loose washer but no nut.  
> 
> There is nothing evidently wrong inside, no flashing, no sparking, no
> burning odor.  It just won't come on.
> 
> Fuse did not activate.
> 
> I am going to call the factory tomorrow but anyone have any ideas?





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