[Elecraft] Dreaded ERR 12V Message

[Greg]

Gerry,

Send an email to K3Support (Gary) and ask him for the diagram for bypassing
the header for the 12V line.  I may have it at home somewhere but not sure.

73
Greg


On Sun, May 3, 2015 at 12:34 PM, Gerry Kersus via Elecraft <
elecraft at mailman.qth.net> wrote:

> While operating 20CW with about 100 watts, my K3 (S/N 1428) suddenly
> displayed the dreaded ERR 12V  message. The circuit breaker did not trip. I
> was not able to operate even at low power until I powered off and then back
> on. I was able to operate again, but it would intermittently display the
> message again. I was able to operate fine with 10 watts (after powering
> off/on) This happened on other bands and on SSB.  I noticed that as I
> turned the power level clockwise  while listening that the background noise
> noticeable dropped with the power level went over 12 watts. I also
> occasionally got the message even while not transmitting.
>
>
> Any other advice (besides replacing the KPA3 power connector)?
> Thanks,
> Gerry, W1GD
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