In my case, the K3’s internal volt meter is indicating 12.1v, well above the minimum specs. I am pretty sure this only happens on 20m, never on other bands. I wouldn’t think supply voltage would be band selective. I’m using the power cable that came with the K3.
Ken WA8JXM > On Dec 15, 2014, at 11:11 AM, Don Wilhelm <[email protected]> wrote: > > Matt is entirely correct. The first thing to investigate in the event of a > Hi Current message is the voltage (as indicated by the K3) level during > transmit. > > The way Elecraft transceivers control power, a low voltage means that higher > current must be obtained to maintain the requested power output level. > > Common causes are loose connections at the power supply, improperly assembled > Anderson PowerPole connectors, and either long power supply cables or too > small a wire gauge resulting in significant voltage drop when current is > drawn. > > This applies not only to the K3, but also to the KXPA100 and the K2/100. > > 73, ______________________________________________________________ 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 Message delivered to [email protected]
