[Elecraft] K3 s/n 2324 ZERO Power Output after repair

[Frank Krozel]

I would avoid the transmitter calibration I would look for something that is completely out




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> On Oct 22, 2022, at 10:48 AM, n5xz at earthlink.net wrote:
> 
> I recently received my K3 s/n 2324 back from Elecraft after being repaired
> from lightning damage. The Damage was not extensive and Elecraft did some
> other repairs that preceded the lightning strike. 
> 
> 
> 
> However, when received I found that the KEY OUT FED Q3 was shorted (perhaps
> not tested by Elecraft at the factory?) so I decided to repair it myself
> rather than sending it back and waiting who knows how many weeks for a
> simple repair. Let me tell you, it was no simple task for a non-electronics
> tech who can't see very well any more. Of course Q3 was located on the
> motherboard and was buried under several other sandwiched boards and the
> sub-receiver.what a job (for me anyway). After putting everything back
> together, the KEY OUT now works but I get ZERO WATTS output. I have tried
> low and high power positions, CW and TUNE functions, but nothing A call to
> tech support, Rob suggested I check the TXIF cable connection, which I did.
> I checked all visible cables, everything is plugged in as required. I tried
> a transmitter calibration but for some reason I cannot communicate with the
> K3 using my RS232-USB cable, which is probably no good (Amazon) since I know
> the radio is communicating with other equipment just fine. 
> 
> 
> 
> Any ideas why I am now getting 0W output? I have tried everything I can
> think of but I am not a tech as I mentioned before. 
> 
> 
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> 
> 
> Allen R. Brier N5XZ
> 
> 1515 Windloch Lane
> 
> Richmond, TX 77406
> 
> 713-705-4801
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