Re: [Elecraft] K3 sudden loss of output power - solved by the power company!

How strange - we had a momentary power drop this morning, and now the K3's power is back to normal. Sorry for the flap. 73, Pete N4ZR Download the new N1MM Logger+ at . Check out the Reverse Beacon Network at , now spotting RTTY activity worldw

[Elecraft] K3 sudden loss of output power

I was routinely calling VK9WA on 40 when my amp suddenly started showing only 300 watts out. A little exploration, with the amp out of the circuit, showed that my K3's output has fallen off to only about 30 watts on 40and 45 on 20. It shows 85 watts on 15 but full power on 10M. Indicated SWR

Re: [Elecraft] K3 sudden loss of output power

Tried TX gain calibration again, Peter? 73 & gl, Olli Contest, DX & radio projects: http://www.dh8bqa.de Am 22.11.2015 um 12:48 schrieb Pete Smith N4ZR: I was routinely calling VK9WA on 40 when my amp suddenly started showing only 300 watts out. A little exploration, with the amp out of the

[Elecraft] K3 sudden loss of output power

I was routinely calling VK9WA on 40 when my amp suddenly started showing only 300 watts out. A little exploration, with the amp out of the circuit, showed that my K3's output has fallen off to only about 30 watts on 40and 45 on 20. It shows 85 watts on 15 but full power on 10M. Indicated SWR

[Elecraft] [K3] Sudden loss of output power

Mike, This was one of the many different symptoms I had as a result of bad contacts on the 4 front panel connectors. Remove the front panel, not forgetting to take out that 3D block screw on the left hand side, give the connectors a good clean and apply a thin film of 'Contralube' or some simil