[Elecraft] K-3 goes into bypass

[MICHAEL SMITH]

This condition has been seen on my K-3 when operating on 6 meters in FT8 mode.  The K-3 will run for about 45-60 minutes in continuous contact mode, then all of a sudden will shutdown and only transmit 5 watts to the KPA500 amp.    The PA temp menu shows the amp at 35 degrees C.  The FT8 mode uses 15 second transmissions and cycles 4-5 times in 2 minutes.  Normal PA temp is 25 degrees C before transmitting. 


Is anyone else having this issue with the K-3?  Serial number of this K-3 is 5192.


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