[Elecraft] KIO3b Failure

[David Gilbert]

There are SO many ways the KIO3/b can be damaged besides lightning 
damage ... static electricity in my very dry climate being one of them.

I've owned several rigs over the years and none have ever required 
repair, and none of those manufacturers touted lasting support in the 
first place.

Dave   AB7E



On 5/10/2025 12:15 PM, Jim Brown wrote:
>> 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
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