[Elecraft] The ERR 12V Message Question

[Dennis Moore]

That issue went away for me when I switched to a shorter heavier power 
cord. How long/what gauge is your present power cable?

Running 10 watts shouldn't present a problem, not much current draw so 
not much loss in the cable/connector.

Dennis NJ6G

On 7/2/2019 18:07, Joseph M. Durnal wrote:
> I'm not sure if I am experiencing the KPA3 power connector issue or
> not.  I've gotten the ERR 12V message twice today.  Powering the K3
> off and on again will clear the message, but it came back, but cleared
> again after a power cycle.
>
> And, as I type this while transmitting some FT8 in the background, it
> gave me the error message again.  The full Elecraft K3  KPA3 Power
> Connector Replacement  procedure looks like something I won't have
> time to do until next month, is there a quick bandaid I an try until
> then?  Also, is it safe to use the K3 at 10 watts until I get it
> fixed?
>
> Thanks & 73 de Joseph M. Durnal - NE3R