[Elecraft] K3 Power Output Dropoff

[Pete Smith N4ZR]

Thanks for this, Jim.  My radio is Serial # 4275.  I don't know if it 
had the gold-plated contacts.  Will call Elecraft and ask.

73, Pete N4ZR
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On 11/29/2015 2:55 PM, Jim Miller wrote:
> Do you have the mod in that installs the gold plated contacts on the KPA
> module?  My sn is 14xx so I had my K3 several years before I started
> experiencing the problem. It started with unexplained problems and called
> Support.  The fellow listened to my whole story and then told me that was
> classic for the contact problem and he would send me the kit.  He also told
> me that he knew the problem as soon as I started with my description of the
> problem.  I don't think there was a charge but if so, it was insignificant.
>
> 73, Jim KG0KP
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Pete
> Smith N4ZR
> Sent: Sunday, November 29, 2015 11:24 AM
> To: Elecraft List
> Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Power Output Dropoff
>
> Well, it happened again. My K3 is now only putting out 35 watts on 80,
> 30 watts on 40, 49 watts on 20, 84 on 15 and 100 on 10M, although the power
> control reads 100 watts on all bands and the SWR is very low, so it is not a
> question of foldback due to mismatch.  Once before, when it did this,
> powering the radio off and back on restored proper operation, but not now.
> Any suggestions?
>