[Elecraft] ERR 12 V message

2013-10-03 Thread todd ruby 
I just got this error message for the first time on my K3 after a normal tune 
up on 20M. Now I have no use of the KPA3 and the the LPA I running at 75° C! 
Not good. I also received the message telling me to check the circuit breaker. 
The three FETs on the LPA are 6 months old and mounded with the correct heat 
dissipating washers. 

I had been using the radio earlier in the day and operation was perfectly normal

Any guidance?

Thanks

73
Todd
WB2ZAB
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Re: [Elecraft] ERR 12 V message

2013-10-03 Thread Dennis Moore 

On 10/3/2013 6:57 AM, todd ruby wrote:

I just got this error message for the first time on my K3 after a normal tune 
up on 20M.
Double check your power supply connections. I wouldn't trust any display 
readings without first making sure the unit was first getting good voltage.


73, Dennis NJ6G
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Re: [Elecraft] ERR 12 V message

2013-10-03 Thread Jacques Gaudron 


/Hi Todd//
//The same thing happened to me. //
//To get through, download the " //_KPA3 Power Connector Replacement" 
_//and you will know all about the bug. Then you//order the replacement 
kit, free, and you stick close to all they say along the 16 pages of the 
notice. Quite long, but you won't get any more into trouble.//

//My rig has been working fine since I did the mod !//
//73//
//Jacques de F9OJ/






Le 03/10/2013 15:57, todd ruby a e'crit :

I just got this error message for the first time on my K3 after a normal tune 
up on 20M. Now I have no use of the KPA3 and the the LPA I running at 75° C! 
Not good. I also received the message telling me to check the circuit breaker. 
The three FETs on the LPA are 6 months old and mounded with the correct heat 
dissipating washers.

I had been using the radio earlier in the day and operation was perfectly normal

Any guidance?

Thanks

73
Todd
WB2ZAB
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