[Elecraft] K3 Apparent PA failure ?

[Dave Cole (NK7Z)]

Press and hold the right side of the band-switch over "Test" and make 
sure you are not in test mode.

You should see the words:

"TX TEST"

or

"TX NORMAL"

It should say "TX NORMAL".

73s and thanks,
Dave
NK7Z
https://www.nk7z.net

On 04/09/2018 08:31 AM, Martin Sole wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> My K3 died today, somehow. The radio works fine on receive and appears 
> to transmit just there is no power indication on my external meter or on 
> the front panel when pressing TUNE. There is ALC indication but no power 
> out indication.The only thing I did different was to switch off the 
> supply before the radio, something I normally never do. Having noted 
> others having issues with that I reloaded the firmware. Still no output. 
> Starting to think that somehow the PA is fried or possibly the driver as 
> there is nothing from the 10 watt PA either. Tried turning the power 
> down and putting the KPA3 into bypass. Still no power output. Not sure 
> what else to try before I tear into it. Was going great, worked 3B7A on 
> 3 bands today no problem.
> 
> Suggestions appreciated.
> 
> Thanks
> Martin, HS0ZED
> 
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