Re: [Elecraft] K3 Hi-power Transmit limiting

2012-02-14 Thread orthodoxhome
Keith ke...@elecraft.com wrote: One would initially think of a power supply problem, I found out an Astron RS-20 is insufficient. That is good information to know! Thanks. Exactly the sort of info I was seeking when I reiterated someone else's questions about power supplies. Is the

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Hi-power Transmit limiting

2012-02-14 Thread n6ax
Mark, an RS-35 ought to be plenty capable of powering your K3. I am using a Drake PS-7 (originally for the TR-7) which doesn't sag at all yet I am having the same problem with my K3 TX power that you reported...sent a note to K3 Support and will let you know any information. John On Tue

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Hi-power Transmit limiting

2012-02-14 Thread Tony Estep
On Tue, Feb 14, 2012 at 9:27 AM, orthodoxh...@cox.net wrote: Is the RS-35 up to it?.. Yes, but. Some of the parts seem to be under-engineered. Mine failed after a year or so, and I found this very enlightening page with lots of info on how to rebuild it and why it failed in the

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Hi-power Transmit limiting

2012-02-14 Thread Dennis Moore
On 2/14/2012 7:27 AM, orthodoxh...@cox.net wrote: Is the RS-35 up to it? I'm using a second-hand RS-35M with no issues. Bought it from a friend of mine who had been using it for quite awhile. It's more than capable. 73, Dennis NJ6G __

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Hi-power Transmit limiting

2012-02-14 Thread Keith
Sounds like maybe the LPA has a problem. Try the following test; With the bottom back cover off, radio powered up. If you have a FLIR camera watch the 3 LPA FETs. If not, put a finger on each and TAP (not push and hold) the XMIT button They should start to get hot EVENLY! Takes 5 or 10

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Hi-power Transmit limiting

2012-02-13 Thread Keith
One would initially think of a power supply problem, I found out an Astron RS-20 is insufficient. But new firmware was mentioned, the latest is 4.39 (non-beta), Are either of you using a new Beta version? Keith On 2/12/2012 3:14 PM, n...@speakeasy.net wrote: Latest firmware, just did TX cal a

[Elecraft] K3 Hi-power Transmit limiting

2012-02-12 Thread r_zerr
I began having problems this morning when I went to check into the Elecraft Net. I had my output set at 100W, and I did not have any output. By turning it down to around 70 watts, I could transmit. I went through the transmit gain calibration on 20M and the Wattmeter calibration, with apparent

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Hi-power Transmit limiting

2012-02-12 Thread n6ax
Mine just started that behavior yesterday as well.the oddest thing...any ideas, guys? John On Sun Feb 12 13:38 , r_zerr sent: I began having problems this morning when I went to check into the Elecraft Net. I had my output set at 100W, and I did not have any output. By turning it down

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Hi-power Transmit limiting

2012-02-12 Thread n6ax
Latest firmware, just did TX cal a few weeks ago, same things happens whether on antenna or dummy load, PS not dropping, mine drops to essentially zero output above about 88 watts. anyoneBuehleranyone? On Sun Feb 12 15:05 , sent: Mine just started that behavior yesterday as