Gerald,
There are no details for how to troubleshoot to the component level. In
most cases, the FRU (Field Replacable Unit) is a board.
In some cases, Elecraft support is able to assist with your
troubleshooting as long as it does not get too involved. Many times
customers have replaced components such as PIN Diodes and several such
items.
So if you have test equipment and troubleshooting skills as well as
equipment and skills for repairing SMD circuits, it can be done without
sending the radio to Watsonville.
Be aware that level of skill is not the norm for the Elecraft customer
set. It was the norm for K2 builders several years ago, but conditions
have changed and the average customer does not have the capability to
repair his own radio - especially since the circuit density has
increased many-fold and we encounter many hams with "shaky hands".
If you want a radio that you can build and thus have some knowledge
about "what makes it work", I might suggest building an Elecraft K2
which is still a top performing transceiver.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 5/26/2018 1:50 AM, Gerald Capodieci wrote:
Where do I look to see how to troubleshoot a K3s at the shack and just
order the new parts.
I'm looking to buy a radio that does not need to be sent back to the
manufacturer for basic repairs. I'd also like to buy a radio from a USA or
North American company for support.
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