I would get some Deoxit and remove the KPA3 from the main board. Apply minimal amount of Deixit to the connector pins and insert/remove the Amp about 10 or 15 times. Wipe pins with lint free tissue and re-apply Deoxit (use toothpick) and insert the amp firmly and reassembled the radio.
Let us know what/when you solve this. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jul 25, 2019, at 10:42 AM, Don Wilhelm <[email protected]> wrote: > > Mark, > > While you may be correct about the TMP connectors, open the K3 and rotate the > TMP connectors a bit to wipe away any oxidation. > > If it continues to fail after that, email [email protected] for further > ideas on how to proceed. Tell them what you have attempted so far. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > >> On 7/25/2019 10:30 AM, Mpridesti via Elecraft wrote: >> Interesting >> Powered up radio again and worked fine again. Within minutes failed again >> so I am suspecting the tmp connectors as suggested by K1XX (and others) and >> the SYM area. >> Regards, >> Mark, K1RX >>> On Jul 25, 2019, at 9:40 AM, Mpridesti via Elecraft >>> <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> Appreciate all the suggestions >>> >>> Will address later today and will advise >>> >>> Regards, >>> >>> Mark, K1RX >>> >>> >>>> On Jul 25, 2019, at 8:24 AM, Mpridesti via Elecraft >>>> <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>> Yesterday while just listening to a SSB QSO, the receiver just went quiet >>>> and when I tried to transmit, got nothing. >>>> >>>> Power setting was at 75 watts and varied properly but meter and external >>>> output monitor was showing nothing. >>>> >>>> Thought the filters stopped passing RF. >>>> ______________________________________________________________ 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]
