[Elecraft] Elecraft contact- K3 power problem

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Hi Gordon,

I had some power problems with my K3 a few months ago, and could not get any useful help by e-mailing support, but with the kindness of others on the Elecraft owners lists I was able to troubleshoot and repair it on my own. One of the power MOSFETs in the low power amp section had failed. I also believe the bias adjustments in that section had shifted, and it probably helped that the 100W amp had to be removed for that and then reseated into its connectors. 

If you desire to go that route, I can send you my notes on the process. 

73,
Chet, N8RA

-----Original Message-----
From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net <elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net> On Behalf Of Gordon LaPoint
Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2021 3:53 PM
To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft contact

I have a problem with my K3, only 60-70 watts out, even after calibration on 5 and 50 watts.  This is the first time I have had a problem with the K3, after years of good operation.    I emailed support over a week ago and called them on the phone  last week, still have not heard anything.  What is the correct email for support??
Thanks,
Gordon - N1MGO  K3 #5651


On 3/16/2021 15:33 PM, Paul Van Dyke wrote:
> Lisa Jones retired 2+ years ago from Elecraft..
> She and Madelyn Gomez (madelyn at elecraft.com) were a team Madelyn Gomez 
> ... madelyn at elecraft.com and her team can help you today..
>
> BUT go thru Support or Tech support 1st !!
>   as they take the load off the team and it works so much faster
>
> Paul Van Dyke - KB9AVO
>
> On Tue, Mar 16, 2021 at 3:22 PM Bob G3PJT <bob at g3pjt.com> wrote:
>
>> David isnt this for you not me?
>>
>> 73 Bob
>>
>> On 16/03/2021 15:27, W2xj wrote:
>>> Context?????
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPad
>>>
>>>> On Mar 16, 2021, at 9:59 AM, Bob G3PJT <bob at g3pjt.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> 
>>>> David
>>>>
>>>> Try Lisa  Jones, her email is sales at elecraft.com and the other one 
>>>> is
>> parts at elecraft.com
>>>> And the mod page which I found useful is
>>>>
>>>> https://la3za.blogspot.com/search/label/K2
>>>>
>>>> 73 Bob
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