[Elecraft] K3. FD shutdown

[Guy Olinger K2AV]

TMP connectors that were never fully seated are a common cause of such
issues. When fully inserted, the little wings of the male plug should be
right up against the shell of the female receptacle.

73, Guy K2AV

On Mon, Jul 3, 2017 at 10:51 AM Bob <K2TK at att.net> wrote:

> Hi Ron.
>
>         That and banging on it with a rubber mallet are valid percussive
> maintenance techniques.
>
> 73,
> Bob
> K2TK
>
> On 7/2/2017 6:24 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:
> > If it was mine, I'd start by dropping it onto the operating desk from a
> > height of about 6 inches, onto the bottom feet and, if that didn't make
> it
> > quit, onto the side feet.
> >
> > I presume the cables you checked were external to the K3. There are a
> number
> > of coaxial cables with TMP connectors around the synthesizer and
> reference
> > oscillator boards the might be loose since they are simple friction fit
> > connectors.
> >
> > IF it is a K3/100, be sure the KPA3 amplifier module is fully seated and
> the
> > screws are in place.
> >
> > 73, Ron AC7AC
> >
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