[Elecraft] KIO3b Failure

[Jim Brown]

> Which is why when the KIO3 on my K3 inevitably dies like many others
> have, my next rig won't be an Elecraft.? I remember ads promising
> lasting support when I bought the K3, but that obviously didn't happen.

Hi Dave,

The primary failure mode on the KIO3 and KIO3b is lightning damage, 
caused by the failure to do proper grounding and bonding. Don't blame 
the mfr, look in the mirror.

http://k9yc.com/GroundingAndAudio.pdf

And while complaining about repair services, have you tried to send 
anything to the JA mfrs for repair? I have, and it wasn't pretty.

73, Jim K9YC

73, Jim K9YC