Re: [Elecraft] K3 apparent PA failure Update.

Martin, Contact Elecraft support. I purchased a pair of the same MOSFET's a couple of years or so ago when my K3 did the same as yours... Unfortunately mines done it again just recently, so this time I'm ordering a few spares. 73 Matthew VK5ZM On 10 April 2018 at 14:32, Martin Sole

Re: [Elecraft] K3 apparent PA failure Update.

Hi, Both output devices in the LPA, Q4 and Q5, RD15HVF-1, show low ohms gate to source, one is 2.4 ohms the other 4.6 ohms. Anyone have a recommended source? I don't think these are available locally, I'll need to get a couple shipped in from US or elsewhere most likely. Thanks Martin,

Re: [Elecraft] K3 apparent PA failure

Have you tried doing a TX GAIN calibration? It will likely fail given what you are seeing but it's another step to try. GL & 73, Brian, K0DTJ > On Apr 9, 2018, at 18:11, Martin Sole wrote: > > Hi, > > I can see output at the XVTR OUT jack. Using direct input on the

Re: [Elecraft] K3 apparent PA failure

Hi, I can see output at the XVTR OUT jack. Using direct input on the LP-100A meter it shows output varyng in sympathy with the output level control  and a setting of L 1.00 gives pretty much 1dBm on the LP-100A. Lowest I can read is around -12dBm and highest about +3dBm before the K3 switches

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Apparent PA failure ?

. If not, then there is something wrong in the DC power to the amplifier stages. Al  W6LX *From:* Martin Sole <hs0...@gmail.com> *To:* elecraft@mailman.qth.net *Sent:* Monday, April 9, 2018 5:36 PM *Subject:* Re: [Elecra

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Apparent PA failure ?

Hi, Well I've been through all of the operational settings. CONFIG : TUN PWR is set to NOR and I can vary the power with the power control but the output meter display stays at 0.0 and the VSWR displays only - - . I had a settings save from about a month ago but uploading that hasn't changed

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Apparent PA failure ?

That's what I would try next. 73, Victor, 4X6GP Rehovot, Israel Formerly K2VCO http://www.qsl.net/k2vco/ Vic On 9 Apr 2018 20:18, Brian Hunt wrote: Do you have a saved CONFIG file you can reload? Maybe those data got garbled by the nonstandard shutdown? GL! Brian, K0DTJ On Apr 9,

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Apparent PA failure ?

> On Behalf Of Tom > Sent: Monday, April 09, 2018 10:26 AM > To: Martin Sole <hs0...@gmail.com>; k...@arrl.net > Cc: Elecraft Discussion List <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Apparent PA failure ? > > Hi, > Is it possible that menu "Tu

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Apparent PA failure ?

Hi, Is it possible that menu "Tune PWR" is set to 0? Tom -Original Message- From: Martin Sole Sent: Monday, April 9, 2018 12:35 PM To: k...@arrl.net Cc: Elecraft Discussion List Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Apparent PA failure ? I’m pressing TUNE. Mode VOX etc shouldn’t matte

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Apparent PA failure ?

In TX TEST mode the “TX” symbol on the right end of the display will flash about once per second. No need to try turning it On to see if it’s on or not. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Apr 9, 2018, at 11:56 AM, Dave Cole (NK7Z) wrote: > > Press and hold the right side

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Apparent PA failure ?

Do you have a saved CONFIG file you can reload? Maybe those data got garbled by the nonstandard shutdown? GL! Brian, K0DTJ > On Apr 9, 2018, at 08:31, Martin Sole wrote: > > Hi, > > My K3 died today, somehow. The radio works fine on receive and appears to > transmit

Re: [Elecraft] K3 apparent PA failure

For what? Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Apr 9, 2018, at 1:07 PM, Roy Koeppe wrote: > > VOX needs be ‘ON.’ > > Roy K6XK > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >

Re: [Elecraft] K3 apparent PA failure

VOX needs be ‘ON.’ Roy K6XK __ 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

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Apparent PA failure ?

I’m pressing TUNE. Mode VOX etc shouldn’t matter. Martin, HS0ZED Sent from my iPad > On 9 Apr 2018, at 23:32, Dave Sublette wrote: > > Are you in CW mode? If so, is VOX enabled? > > K4TO > >> On Mon, Apr 9, 2018 at 12:20 PM, Martin Sole wrote: >> Not

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Apparent PA failure ?

Are you in CW mode? If so, is VOX enabled? K4TO On Mon, Apr 9, 2018 at 12:20 PM, Martin Sole wrote: > Not in test mode :( > > I get the red TX led bit the display show 0w and - - where the VSWR > display would be when I press TUNE in TX NORM. > > Martin, HS0ZED > > > > On

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Apparent PA failure ?

Not in test mode :( I get the red TX led bit the display show 0w and - - where the VSWR display would be when I press TUNE in TX NORM. Martin, HS0ZED On 09/04/2018 22:56, Dave Cole (NK7Z) wrote: Press and hold the right side of the band-switch over "Test" and make sure you are not in test

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Apparent PA failure ?

Press and hold the right side of the band-switch over "Test" and make sure you are not in test mode. You should see the words: "TX TEST" or "TX NORMAL" It should say "TX NORMAL". 73s and thanks, Dave NK7Z https://www.nk7z.net On 04/09/2018 08:31 AM, Martin Sole wrote: Hi, My K3 died