[Elecraft] Unplugging the radio to protect it

[drewko]

During active periods of lightning I sometimes disconnect everything 
from my K3, including headphones and key. I turn off my computer and 
disconnect everything from it also (ethernet cables seem especially 
prone to nearby lightning strikes).

When in use they are powered through heavy series-mode surge protectors 
(i.e. big inductors), vs sacrificial MOV shunts.

73,
Drew
AF2Z



On 10/08/15 09:46, Peter Pauly wrote:
> I had an experience a couple weeks ago where the USB audio chip in my
> Kenwood stopped working. Kenwood service refused to fix the problem under
> warranty and blamed me for not unplugging every single cable to the radio
> when not in use. I had only disconnected the antenna. Not the power, USB,
> key, etc. No other equipment was affected and the USB CAT still worked, so
> only one chip stopped working. The Kenwood service center even said they
> have had tons of people with the same problem. That experience prompted me
> to order a K3S and it's currently in a UPS truck somewhere between CA and
> IN.
>
> My questions for you guys and gals are:
> Do you disconnect every cable when the radio is not in use?  What are
> Elecraft's expectations or recommendations to us?  What chip does the K3S
> use for USB audio?  How would Elecraft, the company, have handled this
> situation?
>
> Peter
> W0VLL
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