Hi all, I realize that this is tangentially related to Elecraft gear since I'm using a K3 and experiencing this issue, but I thought someone else may have some knowledge to share with me to help me solve my problem.
Recently I stopped using a 25' long extension cord to power my computer, power supply, and other accessories and installed a 2 gang box directly off of the main electrical panel, where my shack happens to be (in the basement). While our basement is waterproofed, it still has a concrete floor, which "requires" a GFI outlet (according to my electrician). To do my due diligence, I installed one GFI in the 2 gang box and 1 regular 3-prong grounded outlet. I have my shack computer, my power supply, and my transformer for my SGC SG-231 autotuner plugged into this. Last night I tuned up (15W) 20m and was hoping to work some DX. My SWR showed <2.0:1 on my SWR meter and on the K3. All is good. When I keyed down with 100W, the GFI tripped and my shack computer, power supply, etc. shut off. I'm using Leviton smartlockpro 20A GFCI outlets from Home Depot. They're not "cheap", but maybe they don't have adequate RFI protection (obviously). I suppose the first solution is to remove the GFI from the situation, but I thought using it was the "right thing to do". Any personal anecdotes or advice would be welcome. Thanks! -john W4PAH Madison, WI ______________________________________________________________ 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
