[Elecraft] (K3) Utility Interface Problem

[Tom Laszynski]

Hi All,

After over a week of trying various fixes, Bill, NR4C, may have found 
the solution to my communications interface problem!  I had total 
forgotten about a severe Thunder storm we has less than a weeks 
ago!  Never thought to couple my problem with nearby lightning strikes!

Bill wisely e-mailed me saying  "... you may have an issue with the 
serial interface chip in the K3. This is not a common occurrence but 
it has happened to 3 of about 12 owners I know locally." Bill, BTW, 
lives in Williamsburg Va area.  I guess they have thunderstorm like 
we have in Oklahoma!

After speaking with Elecraft, I am sending my K3 in for a check-up 
and to be upgraded while it is there!  At my age installing a new 
surface mounted chip is out of the question!

Thanks to all who responded to my call for help!

73, Tom