[Elecraft] K3 Apparent PA failure ?

[Martin Sole]

Not in test mode :(

I get the red TX led bit the display show 0w and - - where the VSWR 
display would be when I press TUNE in TX NORM.

Martin, HS0ZED



On 09/04/2018 22:56, Dave Cole (NK7Z) wrote:
> 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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