< I have not heard of many incidents with diode damage with the K3, but with the K2, we hear of this problem frequently. I do not know why the K3 has escaped damage to the wattmeter diodes, since its power control mechanism is similar to the K2.> from W3FPR
Not quite. My early K3 developed the bad wattmeter diodes, even though not exposed to any obvious static buildup. I know of another local unit that had the same problem. They were replaced with a more robust set at Aptos, and working fine ever since. I'm sure more modern units have the better diodes. I "castrate" all my stuff before threatening weather arrives: everything is disconnected, including AC. Any radio stuff has no cables attached. Outside cables have Polyphaser or static discharge devices, but I feel better doing what I do. Paul WB2ABD K3 #129 ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
