[Elecraft] K3 SHUTTING DOWN OPERATING JT65

[Michael Walker]

Hi Buddy

I can thing of 2 things.  Overheating .. not likely since usually the RF
section shut downs.

RF getting into the power supply.  Grounding might not make a difference.
RF Chokes on the power supply DC cord might help.

Oh, the 3rd thing, Is your power supply up to the task?  Might it be
failing? Throw a volt meter on it.

Mike va3mw


On Sat, Jul 22, 2017 at 9:28 PM, buddy s <buddys70 at gmail.com> wrote:

> i am using wsjt-x software for jt65 using my k3.  after operating for
> approximately 2 hours today,  i answered a cq, and after 30 seconds the k3
> shut down completely.  i waited a few minutes and changed antennas.  the k3
> powered up, and i tried again.  same result, shutdown after 30 seconds of
> transmitting.  my power is set to 30 watts, and i am using a kat500 with
> both antennas.
>
> any suggestions, any questions?
>
> 73 de
> W3BS, Buddy Spiegel
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