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

[gt-i at gmx.net]

Just to add: My K3 draws 1.34A on 2m receive.

Am 15.01.2020 um 00:06 schrieb 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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