[Elecraft] K3s Transmit question

[Gary Smith]

Hi Alexander,

No, ALC line here. I did mean to say idle 
current. :)

I have increased the reading on the ALC 
graph as suggested and so far it is 
working properly, time will tell if that 
was the issue. 

Thank you for the reply!

73,

Gary
KA1J

> 
> Hi Gary,
> are You using any ALC line from AMP to K3? Did You check ALC level on
> display (K3)? What You mean by "grid current"? You mean "idle current"
> ? 
> 
> 
> Just my ideas what to check
> 73,
> Lexa, OK1DST
> 
> ---------- Puvodní e-mail ----------
> Od: Gary Smith <Gary at ka1j.com>
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> Datum: 12. 8. 2018 17:17:35
> Predmet: [Elecraft] K3s Transmit question
>     Last night while using the K3s and WSJT-X
>     on meteor Scatter in the MSK144 mode I was
>     making numerous contacts. I stopped for
>     awhile and returned, this time noticing I
>     was not putting out any output from the
>     amp.
> 
>     The rig went into the transmit state, and
>     the relay engaged on the amp. There was a
>     small grid current on the amp as one gets
>     with key down and no transmitted signal.
>     When I eventually moved the power control
>     on the K3s ever so slightly, it
>     transmitted properly. I had to do this
>     several times but did not notice it
>     before.
> 
>     I re-loaded the factory settings with the
>     Elecraft Utility and the issue remains
>     albeit it is intermittent. Slightly moving
>     the power knob resolves the issue.
> 
>     Any suggestions?
> 
>     73,
> 
>     Gary
>     KA1J
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