Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft contact- K3 power problem
All, Thanks for the tips and help. It looks like my problem was just a bad/corrodued connection in the radio. After I removed the covers and reseated the 100 Watt amp, and other modules and cables everything appears to be working normal. Thanks! Gordon - N1MGO On 3/17/2021 8:55 AM, chetsubacco...@snet.net wrote: Hi Gordon, I had some power problems with my K3 a few months ago, and could not get any useful help by e-mailing support, but with the kindness of others on the Elecraft owners lists I was able to troubleshoot and repair it on my own. One of the power MOSFETs in the low power amp section had failed. I also believe the bias adjustments in that section had shifted, and it probably helped that the 100W amp had to be removed for that and then reseated into its connectors. If you desire to go that route, I can send you my notes on the process. 73, Chet, N8RA -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Gordon LaPoint Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2021 3:53 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft contact I have a problem with my K3, only 60-70 watts out, even after calibration on 5 and 50 watts. This is the first time I have had a problem with the K3, after years of good operation.I emailed support over a week ago and called them on the phone last week, still have not heard anything. What is the correct email for support?? Thanks, Gordon - N1MGO K3 #5651 On 3/16/2021 15:33 PM, Paul Van Dyke wrote: Lisa Jones retired 2+ years ago from Elecraft.. She and Madelyn Gomez (made...@elecraft.com) were a team Madelyn Gomez ... made...@elecraft.com and her team can help you today.. BUT go thru Support or Tech support 1st !! as they take the load off the team and it works so much faster Paul Van Dyke - KB9AVO On Tue, Mar 16, 2021 at 3:22 PM Bob G3PJT wrote: David isnt this for you not me? 73 Bob On 16/03/2021 15:27, W2xj wrote: Context? Sent from my iPad On Mar 16, 2021, at 9:59 AM, Bob G3PJT wrote: David Try Lisa Jones, her email is sa...@elecraft.com and the other one is pa...@elecraft.com And the mod page which I found useful is https://la3za.blogspot.com/search/label/K2 73 Bob __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to w...@w2xj.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to pvandyke1...@gmail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to gordon.lapo...@gmail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to chetsubacco...@snet.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft contact- K3 power problem
Yes, with dummy load, same with various antennas. Thanks, Gordon - N1MGO On 3/17/2021 17:12 PM, Charles Hardt wrote: Dummy Load, right? Sorry if redundant. Good Luck! 73 Charlie, N2PKW Sent via the Samsung GALAXY S®4, an AT 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: Gordon LaPoint Date: 03/17/2021 2:15 PM (GMT-06:00) To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [EXT]: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft contact- K3 power problem Frank, Yes, I get 13.9 on the radio readout no key, and 13.8 full power FSK (only 60-70 watts now). 10gauge wire only 1.5ft long. Thanks, Gordon - N1MGO On 3/17/2021 9:22 AM, donov...@erols.com wrote: > Gordon, > > Have you verified that your power supply and DC power cable > are delivering full voltage to your K3 when the K3 is set to deliver > 110 watts output? This is a frequent cause of low power output. > Use the K3 internal voltmeter > > 73 > Frank > W3LPl > > > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > On Behalf Of Gordon LaPoint > Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2021 3:53 PM > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft contact > > I have a problem with my K3, only 60-70 watts out, even after > calibration on 5 and 50 watts. This is the first time I have had a > problem with the K3, after years of good operation. I emailed > support over a week ago and called them on the phone last week, still > have not heard anything. What is the correct email for support?? > Thanks, > Gordon - N1MGO K3 #5651 > > > On 3/16/2021 15:33 PM, Paul Van Dyke wrote: > > Lisa Jones retired 2+ years ago from Elecraft.. > > She and Madelyn Gomez (made...@elecraft.com) were a team Madelyn Gomez > > ... made...@elecraft.com and her team can help you today.. > > > > BUT go thru Support or Tech support 1st !! > > as they take the load off the team and it works so much faster > > > > Paul Van Dyke - KB9AVO > > > > On Tue, Mar 16, 2021 at 3:22 PM Bob G3PJT wrote: > > > >> David isnt this for you not me? > >> > >> 73 Bob > >> > >> On 16/03/2021 15:27, W2xj wrote: > >>> Context? > >>> > >>> Sent from my iPad > >>> > >>>> On Mar 16, 2021, at 9:59 AM, Bob G3PJT wrote: > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> David > >>>> > >>>> Try Lisa Jones, her email is sa...@elecraft.com and the other one > >>>> is > >> pa...@elecraft.com > >>>> And the mod page which I found useful is > >>>> > >>>> https://la3za.blogspot.com/search/label/K2 <https://la3za.blogspot.com/search/label/K2> > >>>> > >>>> 73 Bob > >>>> __ > >>>> Elecraft mailing list > >>>> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft <http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft> > >>>> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm <http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm> > >>>> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net <mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > >>>> > >>>> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net <http://www.qsl.net> Please help support this > >>>> email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html <http://www.qsl.net/donate.html> Message delivered to > >>>> w...@w2xj.net > >> __ > >> Elecraft mailing list > >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft <http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft> > >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm <http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm> > >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net <mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > >> > >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net <http://www.qsl.net> Please help support this > >> email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html <http://www.qsl.net/donate.html> Message delivered to > >> pvandyke1...@gmail.com > > __ > > Elecraft mailing list > > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft <http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft> > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm <http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm> > > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net <mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > > > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net <http://www.qsl.net> Please help support this email > > list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html <http://ww
Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft contact- K3 power problem
Dummy Load, right? Sorry if redundant. Good Luck! 73 Charlie, N2PKW Sent via the Samsung GALAXY S®4, an AT 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: Gordon LaPoint Date: 03/17/2021 2:15 PM (GMT-06:00) To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [EXT]: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft contact- K3 power problem Frank, Yes, I get 13.9 on the radio readout no key, and 13.8 full power FSK (only 60-70 watts now). 10gauge wire only 1.5ft long. Thanks, Gordon - N1MGO On 3/17/2021 9:22 AM, donov...@erols.com wrote: > Gordon, > > Have you verified that your power supply and DC power cable > are delivering full voltage to your K3 when the K3 is set to deliver > 110 watts output? This is a frequent cause of low power output. > Use the K3 internal voltmeter > > 73 > Frank > W3LPl > > > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > On Behalf Of Gordon LaPoint > Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2021 3:53 PM > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft contact > > I have a problem with my K3, only 60-70 watts out, even after > calibration on 5 and 50 watts. This is the first time I have had a > problem with the K3, after years of good operation.I emailed > support over a week ago and called them on the phone last week, still > have not heard anything. What is the correct email for support?? > Thanks, > Gordon - N1MGO K3 #5651 > > > On 3/16/2021 15:33 PM, Paul Van Dyke wrote: > > Lisa Jones retired 2+ years ago from Elecraft.. > > She and Madelyn Gomez (made...@elecraft.com) were a team Madelyn Gomez > > ... made...@elecraft.com and her team can help you today.. > > > > BUT go thru Support or Tech support 1st !! > > as they take the load off the team and it works so much faster > > > > Paul Van Dyke - KB9AVO > > > > On Tue, Mar 16, 2021 at 3:22 PM Bob G3PJT wrote: > > > >> David isnt this for you not me? > >> > >> 73 Bob > >> > >> On 16/03/2021 15:27, W2xj wrote: > >>> Context? > >>> > >>> Sent from my iPad > >>> > >>>> On Mar 16, 2021, at 9:59 AM, Bob G3PJT wrote: > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> David > >>>> > >>>> Try Lisa Jones, her email is sa...@elecraft.com and the other one > >>>> is > >> pa...@elecraft.com > >>>> And the mod page which I found useful is > >>>> > >>>> https://la3za.blogspot.com/search/label/K2 > >>>> > >>>> 73 Bob > >>>> __ > >>>> Elecraft mailing list > >>>> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > >>>> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > >>>> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > >>>> > >>>> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this > >>>> email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to > >>>> w...@w2xj.net > >> __ > >> Elecraft mailing list > >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > >> > >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this > >> email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to > >> pvandyke1...@gmail.com > > __ > > Elecraft mailing list > > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email > > list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to > > gordon.lapo...@gmail.com > > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to chetsubacco...@snet.net > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.n
Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft contact- K3 power problem
Frank, Yes, I get 13.9 on the radio readout no key, and 13.8 full power FSK (only 60-70 watts now). 10gauge wire only 1.5ft long. Thanks, Gordon - N1MGO On 3/17/2021 9:22 AM, donov...@erols.com wrote: Gordon, Have you verified that your power supply and DC power cable are delivering full voltage to your K3 when the K3 is set to deliver 110 watts output? This is a frequent cause of low power output. Use the K3 internal voltmeter 73 Frank W3LPl -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Gordon LaPoint Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2021 3:53 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft contact I have a problem with my K3, only 60-70 watts out, even after calibration on 5 and 50 watts. This is the first time I have had a problem with the K3, after years of good operation. I emailed support over a week ago and called them on the phone last week, still have not heard anything. What is the correct email for support?? Thanks, Gordon - N1MGO K3 #5651 On 3/16/2021 15:33 PM, Paul Van Dyke wrote: > Lisa Jones retired 2+ years ago from Elecraft.. > She and Madelyn Gomez (made...@elecraft.com) were a team Madelyn Gomez > ... made...@elecraft.com and her team can help you today.. > > BUT go thru Support or Tech support 1st !! > as they take the load off the team and it works so much faster > > Paul Van Dyke - KB9AVO > > On Tue, Mar 16, 2021 at 3:22 PM Bob G3PJT wrote: > >> David isnt this for you not me? >> >> 73 Bob >> >> On 16/03/2021 15:27, W2xj wrote: >>> Context? >>> >>> Sent from my iPad >>> On Mar 16, 2021, at 9:59 AM, Bob G3PJT wrote: David Try Lisa Jones, her email is sa...@elecraft.com and the other one is >> pa...@elecraft.com And the mod page which I found useful is https://la3za.blogspot.com/search/label/K2 73 Bob __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to w...@w2xj.net >> __ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this >> email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to >> pvandyke1...@gmail.com > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email > list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to > gordon.lapo...@gmail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to chetsubacco...@snet.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to donov...@starpower.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft contact- K3 power problem
I've had the same issue with power supply leads - a little polishing raised the output under load by almost 0.8VDC. A little dab of NO-OX ID A on the studs and rings should keep 'em clean going forward. Hank K4HYJ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Andrew Faber via Elecraft Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2021 11:47 AM To: donov...@erols.com; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft contact- K3 power problem I had a similar problem with our K3/Astron PS atP40L-P49Y. Removing the power cable from the back of the Astron and sanding the wires ends lightly (though no corrosion could be seen) solved the problem. 73, andy ae6y Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: donov...@erols.com Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2021 6:22 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft contact- K3 power problem Gordon, Have you verified that your power supply and DC power cable are delivering full voltage to your K3 when the K3 is set to deliver 110 watts output? This is a frequent cause of low power output. Use the K3 internal voltmeter 73 Frank W3LPl -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Gordon LaPoint Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2021 3:53 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft contact I have a problem with my K3, only 60-70 watts out, even after calibration on 5 and 50 watts. This is the first time I have had a problem with the K3, after years of good operation. I emailed support over a week ago and called them on the phone last week, still have not heard anything. What is the correct email for support?? Thanks, Gordon - N1MGO K3 #5651 On 3/16/2021 15:33 PM, Paul Van Dyke wrote: > Lisa Jones retired 2+ years ago from Elecraft.. > She and Madelyn Gomez (made...@elecraft.com) were a team Madelyn Gomez > ... made...@elecraft.com and her team can help you today.. > > BUT go thru Support or Tech support 1st !! > as they take the load off the team and it works so much faster > > Paul Van Dyke - KB9AVO > > On Tue, Mar 16, 2021 at 3:22 PM Bob G3PJT wrote: > >> David isnt this for you not me? >> >> 73 Bob >> >> On 16/03/2021 15:27, W2xj wrote: >>> Context? >>> >>> Sent from my iPad >>> >>>> On Mar 16, 2021, at 9:59 AM, Bob G3PJT wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>> David >>>> >>>> Try Lisa Jones, her email is sa...@elecraft.com and the other one >>>> is >> pa...@elecraft.com >>>> And the mod page which I found useful is >>>> >>>> https://la3za.blogspot.com/search/label/K2 >>>> >>>> 73 Bob >>>> __ >>>> Elecraft mailing list >>>> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >>>> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >>>> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >>>> >>>> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this >>>> email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to >>>> w...@w2xj.net >> __ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this >> email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to >> pvandyke1...@gmail.com > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email > list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to > gordon.lapo...@gmail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to chetsubacco...@snet.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://
Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft contact- K3 power problem
I had a similar problem with our K3/Astron PS atP40L-P49Y. Removing the power cable from the back of the Astron and sanding the wires ends lightly (though no corrosion could be seen) solved the problem. 73, andy ae6y Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: donov...@erols.com Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2021 6:22 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft contact- K3 power problem Gordon, Have you verified that your power supply and DC power cable are delivering full voltage to your K3 when the K3 is set to deliver 110 watts output? This is a frequent cause of low power output. Use the K3 internal voltmeter 73 Frank W3LPl -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Gordon LaPoint Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2021 3:53 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft contact I have a problem with my K3, only 60-70 watts out, even after calibration on 5 and 50 watts. This is the first time I have had a problem with the K3, after years of good operation. I emailed support over a week ago and called them on the phone last week, still have not heard anything. What is the correct email for support?? Thanks, Gordon - N1MGO K3 #5651 On 3/16/2021 15:33 PM, Paul Van Dyke wrote: > Lisa Jones retired 2+ years ago from Elecraft.. > She and Madelyn Gomez (made...@elecraft.com) were a team Madelyn Gomez > ... made...@elecraft.com and her team can help you today.. > > BUT go thru Support or Tech support 1st !! > as they take the load off the team and it works so much faster > > Paul Van Dyke - KB9AVO > > On Tue, Mar 16, 2021 at 3:22 PM Bob G3PJT wrote: > >> David isnt this for you not me? >> >> 73 Bob >> >> On 16/03/2021 15:27, W2xj wrote: >>> Context? >>> >>> Sent from my iPad >>> >>>> On Mar 16, 2021, at 9:59 AM, Bob G3PJT wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>> David >>>> >>>> Try Lisa Jones, her email is sa...@elecraft.com and the other one >>>> is >> pa...@elecraft.com >>>> And the mod page which I found useful is >>>> >>>> https://la3za.blogspot.com/search/label/K2 >>>> >>>> 73 Bob >>>> __ >>>> Elecraft mailing list >>>> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >>>> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >>>> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >>>> >>>> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this >>>> email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to >>>> w...@w2xj.net >> __ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this >> email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to >> pvandyke1...@gmail.com > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email > list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to > gordon.lapo...@gmail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to chetsubacco...@snet.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to donov...@starpower.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to andrewfa...@ymail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft contact- K3 power problem
Yes, also a good idea. My Astron PS output voltage had been running a bit low and needed to be adjusted. As an added item I bought some low ESR electrolytics and put one across the output terminals inside that supply in case the old original ones were suffering to do their switcher duties. (Had that problem inside an Orion.) Chet, N8RA -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of donov...@erols.com Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2021 9:22 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft contact- K3 power problem Gordon, Have you verified that your power supply and DC power cable are delivering full voltage to your K3 when the K3 is set to deliver 110 watts output? This is a frequent cause of low power output. Use the K3 internal voltmeter 73 Frank W3LPl -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Gordon LaPoint Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2021 3:53 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft contact I have a problem with my K3, only 60-70 watts out, even after calibration on 5 and 50 watts. This is the first time I have had a problem with the K3, after years of good operation. I emailed support over a week ago and called them on the phone last week, still have not heard anything. What is the correct email for support?? Thanks, Gordon - N1MGO K3 #5651 On 3/16/2021 15:33 PM, Paul Van Dyke wrote: > Lisa Jones retired 2+ years ago from Elecraft.. > She and Madelyn Gomez (made...@elecraft.com) were a team Madelyn Gomez > ... made...@elecraft.com and her team can help you today.. > > BUT go thru Support or Tech support 1st !! > as they take the load off the team and it works so much faster > > Paul Van Dyke - KB9AVO > > On Tue, Mar 16, 2021 at 3:22 PM Bob G3PJT wrote: > >> David isnt this for you not me? >> >> 73 Bob >> >> On 16/03/2021 15:27, W2xj wrote: >>> Context? >>> >>> Sent from my iPad >>> >>>> On Mar 16, 2021, at 9:59 AM, Bob G3PJT wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>> David >>>> >>>> Try Lisa Jones, her email is sa...@elecraft.com and the other one >>>> is >> pa...@elecraft.com >>>> And the mod page which I found useful is >>>> >>>> https://la3za.blogspot.com/search/label/K2 >>>> >>>> 73 Bob >>>> __ >>>> Elecraft mailing list >>>> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >>>> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >>>> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >>>> >>>> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this >>>> email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to >>>> w...@w2xj.net >> __ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this >> email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to >> pvandyke1...@gmail.com > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email > list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to > gordon.lapo...@gmail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to chetsubacco...@snet.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to donov...@starpower.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list:
Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft contact- K3 power problem
Gordon, Have you verified that your power supply and DC power cable are delivering full voltage to your K3 when the K3 is set to deliver 110 watts output? This is a frequent cause of low power output. Use the K3 internal voltmeter 73 Frank W3LPl -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Gordon LaPoint Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2021 3:53 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft contact I have a problem with my K3, only 60-70 watts out, even after calibration on 5 and 50 watts. This is the first time I have had a problem with the K3, after years of good operation. I emailed support over a week ago and called them on the phone last week, still have not heard anything. What is the correct email for support?? Thanks, Gordon - N1MGO K3 #5651 On 3/16/2021 15:33 PM, Paul Van Dyke wrote: > Lisa Jones retired 2+ years ago from Elecraft.. > She and Madelyn Gomez (made...@elecraft.com) were a team Madelyn Gomez > ... made...@elecraft.com and her team can help you today.. > > BUT go thru Support or Tech support 1st !! > as they take the load off the team and it works so much faster > > Paul Van Dyke - KB9AVO > > On Tue, Mar 16, 2021 at 3:22 PM Bob G3PJT wrote: > >> David isnt this for you not me? >> >> 73 Bob >> >> On 16/03/2021 15:27, W2xj wrote: >>> Context? >>> >>> Sent from my iPad >>> On Mar 16, 2021, at 9:59 AM, Bob G3PJT wrote: David Try Lisa Jones, her email is sa...@elecraft.com and the other one is >> pa...@elecraft.com And the mod page which I found useful is https://la3za.blogspot.com/search/label/K2 73 Bob __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to w...@w2xj.net >> __ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this >> email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to >> pvandyke1...@gmail.com > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email > list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to > gordon.lapo...@gmail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to chetsubacco...@snet.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to donov...@starpower.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft contact- K3 power problem
Chet, Thanks! Please send me the notes, I will look at the problem closer. I don't know if the problem is the low power amp or the 100 watt amp yet. I should be able to fix it, I built a K2 from scratch and have repaired other radios. Gordon - N1MGO On 3/17/2021 8:55 AM, chetsubacco...@snet.net wrote: Hi Gordon, I had some power problems with my K3 a few months ago, and could not get any useful help by e-mailing support, but with the kindness of others on the Elecraft owners lists I was able to troubleshoot and repair it on my own. One of the power MOSFETs in the low power amp section had failed. I also believe the bias adjustments in that section had shifted, and it probably helped that the 100W amp had to be removed for that and then reseated into its connectors. If you desire to go that route, I can send you my notes on the process. 73, Chet, N8RA -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Gordon LaPoint Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2021 3:53 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft contact I have a problem with my K3, only 60-70 watts out, even after calibration on 5 and 50 watts. This is the first time I have had a problem with the K3, after years of good operation.I emailed support over a week ago and called them on the phone last week, still have not heard anything. What is the correct email for support?? Thanks, Gordon - N1MGO K3 #5651 On 3/16/2021 15:33 PM, Paul Van Dyke wrote: Lisa Jones retired 2+ years ago from Elecraft.. She and Madelyn Gomez (made...@elecraft.com) were a team Madelyn Gomez ... made...@elecraft.com and her team can help you today.. BUT go thru Support or Tech support 1st !! as they take the load off the team and it works so much faster Paul Van Dyke - KB9AVO On Tue, Mar 16, 2021 at 3:22 PM Bob G3PJT wrote: David isnt this for you not me? 73 Bob On 16/03/2021 15:27, W2xj wrote: Context? Sent from my iPad On Mar 16, 2021, at 9:59 AM, Bob G3PJT wrote: David Try Lisa Jones, her email is sa...@elecraft.com and the other one is pa...@elecraft.com And the mod page which I found useful is https://la3za.blogspot.com/search/label/K2 73 Bob __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to w...@w2xj.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to pvandyke1...@gmail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to gordon.lapo...@gmail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to chetsubacco...@snet.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft contact- K3 power problem
Hi Gordon, I had some power problems with my K3 a few months ago, and could not get any useful help by e-mailing support, but with the kindness of others on the Elecraft owners lists I was able to troubleshoot and repair it on my own. One of the power MOSFETs in the low power amp section had failed. I also believe the bias adjustments in that section had shifted, and it probably helped that the 100W amp had to be removed for that and then reseated into its connectors. If you desire to go that route, I can send you my notes on the process. 73, Chet, N8RA -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Gordon LaPoint Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2021 3:53 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft contact I have a problem with my K3, only 60-70 watts out, even after calibration on 5 and 50 watts. This is the first time I have had a problem with the K3, after years of good operation.I emailed support over a week ago and called them on the phone last week, still have not heard anything. What is the correct email for support?? Thanks, Gordon - N1MGO K3 #5651 On 3/16/2021 15:33 PM, Paul Van Dyke wrote: > Lisa Jones retired 2+ years ago from Elecraft.. > She and Madelyn Gomez (made...@elecraft.com) were a team Madelyn Gomez > ... made...@elecraft.com and her team can help you today.. > > BUT go thru Support or Tech support 1st !! > as they take the load off the team and it works so much faster > > Paul Van Dyke - KB9AVO > > On Tue, Mar 16, 2021 at 3:22 PM Bob G3PJT wrote: > >> David isnt this for you not me? >> >> 73 Bob >> >> On 16/03/2021 15:27, W2xj wrote: >>> Context? >>> >>> Sent from my iPad >>> On Mar 16, 2021, at 9:59 AM, Bob G3PJT wrote: David Try Lisa Jones, her email is sa...@elecraft.com and the other one is >> pa...@elecraft.com And the mod page which I found useful is https://la3za.blogspot.com/search/label/K2 73 Bob __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to w...@w2xj.net >> __ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this >> email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to >> pvandyke1...@gmail.com > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email > list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to > gordon.lapo...@gmail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to chetsubacco...@snet.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
