[Elecraft] Fwd: Re: K3 SHUTTING DOWN

Colin colin.g3psm at gmail.com
Sat Jul 29 12:27:27 EDT 2017


Don,

Looks like I'll have to do that as it is happening on TUNE.   I was 
trying to elimate all the obvious problems first.

73

Colin, G3PSM

On 29/07/2017 17:22, Don Wilhelm wrote:
> Colin,
>
> Does the K3 shut down operating into a dummy load when TUNE is 
> selected?  If so, then there is a problem with your K3 - contact support.
>
> If it operates fine into a dummy load in TUNE, then suspect a PA 
> temperature problem.
>
> It may be that you have a bad PA, but again the folks at K3support can 
> help you with some checks to determine the real source.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> On 7/29/2017 9:40 AM, Colin wrote:
>> Mike,
>>
>> Ignoring the mode in use, into a dummy load the K3 is shutting down 
>> at power in excess of 40W on tune.
>>
>> I'm using a 40A PSU and a new factory made power lead.  I am 
>> beginning to suspect the PA.
>>


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