[Elecraft] K3-100 Low Power Output

Jim Brown jim at audiosystemsgroup.com
Fri May 9 02:21:27 EDT 2014


On 5/8/2014 8:34 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
> Check with the the voltmeter at the K3 end rather than the power 
> supply. The K3 will display the voltage in the VFO B area. 

Yes. Solid state power amps work better with higher supply voltage. If 
you have not already don so, try to find a PSU that can regulate to 13.8 
VDC at the current you need. BTW -- a high supply voltage also reduces 
distortion (IM, splatter, clicks).

73, Jim K9YC


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