[Elecraft] K3s throwing a "HIGH CURR" error after installing K144XV and Reference Phase Lock Option

[gt-i at gmx.net]

Clay,
If you get this message, your GND connection may not be ok. I too had 
this problem when installing the transverter on my "old" K3. Remember 
the +12V will be delivered by a single wire, the GND comes from the side 
plate of the K3 which *must* be sanded, which was not the case on mine.
Also, check that the XV's housing is not sitting on any other parts 
further down.
hth
73 Gernot DF5RF


Am 12.01.2020 um 18:33 schrieb Clay Autery:
> 1)  I can never GET to transmit on 2 meters. It goes into "HI CUR" 
> within seconds after switching to the 2 meter band.
> 2) The receive voltage is 14.3 VDC, and about 1.49-1.51 Amps.
> 3) The power cord is a custom-made 8AWG, twisted-pair cable directly 
> lugged to an Astron VS-50M and plugged directly into the K3s.  Cable 
> is less than 2 feet long.
> 4) It has been working like this for years.  SubRX install went 
> without a hitch.
> 5) Radio is FULLY calibrated...
>
> I have checked every single TMP cable, plug, et al on the interior and 
> exterior...  Checked cables for pinching.  Checked everything I can 
> think of at least a dozen times.
>
> 73,
>
> ______________________
> Clay Autery, KY5G
> (318) 518-1389
>
> On 01/12/20 08:59, Don Wilhelm wrote:
>> Clay,
>>
>> Have you measured the voltage displayed by the K3S during transmit?  
>> A low voltage is a common cause for Hi Curr.
>> Reduce the voltage drop in the power cord by running directly from 
>> the power supply (no DC distribution boxes) and make certain all 
>> connections are tight.
>>
>> 73,
>> Don W3FPR
>>
>> On 1/12/2020 6:11 AM, Clay Autery wrote:
>>> OK... so NONE of that worked...  So, I reinstalled everything and 
>>> checked it 3 times...
>>>
>>> Here is something....
>>>
>>> What should the voltage be on Pin #1 of P95 (XV12DC) be with respect 
>>> to chassis?
>>>
>>> I am reading 13.75 VDC
>>>
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