[Elecraft] K3 sudden loss of output power - solved by the power company!

[Pete Smith N4ZR]

How strange - we had a momentary power drop this morning, and now the 
K3's power is back to normal.  Sorry for the flap.

73, Pete N4ZR
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On 11/22/2015 10:18 AM, Pete Smith N4ZR wrote:
> I was routinely calling VK9WA on 40 when my amp suddenly started 
> showing only 300 watts out.  A little exploration, with the amp out of 
> the circuit, showed that my K3's output has fallen off to only about 
> 30 watts on 40and 45 on 20.  It shows 85 watts on 15 but full power on 
> 10M.  Indicated SWR is 1-1.5:1 on all bands.
>
> Any diagnostic ideas much appreciated!
>