[Elecraft] [K2] K2/100 RF power indication not working - Blown D16 & D17?

[Bill Coleman]

I’ve recently seem a problem with my K2/100. It transmits ok, and the power level out tracks the power control, but the power indication LEDs remain at zero.

No, I’m not in ALC mode, I’m definitely in RF mode for the meter.

I’m using an external wattmeter (a Kenwood AT-250 in passthrough mode), and can definitely see 100 watts being transmitted.

I’m thinking that maybe D16 and D17 may have been fried. Is that a good guess?

Bill Coleman, AA4LR, PP-ASEL        Mail: aa4lr at arrl.net
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