[Elecraft] K3 low pwr only [solved]

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

On 2025-01-22 12:28 PM, Martin wrote:
 > Well, it turned out that R5 , 100 Ohm 2W SMT resistor, made no (good)
 > contact.

?? according to the schematics I have, R5 is a 3.3 Ohm resistor in the
RF feedback path.  The only 100 Ohm resistors are R20, R25 and R27 in
the T/R switch.  It sounds like you meant R25 as a failure there would
prevent the receive (bypass) path from turning on.

73,

    ... Joe, W4TV

On 2025-01-22 12:28 PM, Martin wrote:
> Well, it turned out that R5 , 100 Ohm 2W SMT resistor, made no (good) 
> contact. I cleaned the solder pads and resoldered it. K3  #8862 is back.
> Well, for now. I will replace R5 with a leaded R of same value, as 
> recomended by some.
> 
> Anyway, thank for all advice direct or via the reflector , special 
> thanks go to Keith W6ER. Great job!
> 
> 
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> 
> 73, Martin