Re: [Elecraft] P3 Failure and such

2021-04-12 Thread Jim Brown
On 4/12/2021 12:19 PM, Dave Cole wrote: In my case, I use the K3 power switch to shut down the station rig and P3. That's I do, sort of -- I use my #1 K3's 12V accessory output to drive a relay that turns off everything in my station except the other radio. The K3s are fed with short, fat cop

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Failure and such

2021-04-12 Thread Dave Cole
In my case, I use the K3 power switch to shut down the station rig and P3. Thanks! 73, and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) https://www.nk7z.net ARRL Volunteer Examiner ARRL Technical Specialist, RFI ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical Resources On 4/12/21 11:55 AM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote: I’ve al

[Elecraft] P3 Failure and such

2021-04-12 Thread Bob McGraw K4TAX
I’ve always found and was taught that one should not just dump the power on station shut-down. This could be the cause of many mysterious and lucid operation Likewise; on power up: (A). Power supply on first (B). Transceiver on next (C). P3 on if not powered from the K3 (D). KAT500 on if not p