Re: [Elecraft] K3 SHUTTING DOWN OPERATING JT65 (Nr4c)

de w3bs ... my problem was the "power pole connectors". made a new cable with 45amp connectors, and i am fine. also, ordered the factory made cable, for good measure. 73 buddy __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 SHUTTING DOWN OPERATING JT65

Older versions of K3 had a problem with a trap or LPF in PA where at higher frequencies and higher power the current increased to a point of PS shutdown. Contact Elecraft for a fix. Ignacy, NO9E -- View this message in context:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 SHUTTING DOWN OPERATING JT65

If your K3 draws 5A on receive you need to contact Elecraft NOW. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jul 25, 2017, at 11:01 AM, Colin wrote: > > Mike, I am experiencing a similar thing. I had a session on FT8 a few days > ago and my K3 shut down completely, in

Re: [Elecraft] K3 SHUTTING DOWN OPERATING JT65

Mike, I am experiencing a similar thing. I had a session on FT8 a few days ago and my K3 shut down completely, in fact it blew a 20A fuse on my alternate 20A PSU but just shuts down on my 40A supply. One thing I notice is that it appears to be drawing nearly 5 Amps on receive which is

Re: [Elecraft] K3 SHUTTING DOWN OPERATING JT65

Hi Buddy I can thing of 2 things. Overheating .. not likely since usually the RF section shut downs. RF getting into the power supply. Grounding might not make a difference. RF Chokes on the power supply DC cord might help. Oh, the 3rd thing, Is your power supply up to the task? Might it be

[Elecraft] K3 SHUTTING DOWN OPERATING JT65

i am using wsjt-x software for jt65 using my k3. after operating for approximately 2 hours today, i answered a cq, and after 30 seconds the k3 shut down completely. i waited a few minutes and changed antennas. the k3 powered up, and i tried again. same result, shutdown after 30 seconds of