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Subject:    [Elecraft] Fwd:  My K3S Has Issues- Ideas?
From:       "Joe Subich, W4TV" <lists () subich ! com>
Date:       2024-02-12 14:48:38
Message-ID: 0de39efd-9c53-4186-a3af-18b3bf1adcd7 () subich ! com
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> ISSUE: When the Power Output is increased over 12 watts the receiver 
> sensitivity decreases several S-Units and power output goes to Zero.

> So I'm wondering if this could be something besides dead finals?
TR switch diodes (one or more of D7, D8, D9, D1) on the LPA3?

73,

    ... Joe, W4TV

On 2/11/2024 2:53 PM, RVZ via Elecraft wrote:
> Hi Guys,
> I've tried the rest and still love my K3S the best!  However, K3S Serial #11797 has \
> developed a serious issue and Elecraft service is back logged 8 weeks so I'd \
> appreciate your thoughts on getting my K3S repaired  ISSUE: When the Power Output \
> is increased over 12 watts the receiver sensitivity decreases several S-Units and \
> power output goes to Zero.  I realize this sounds like the dreaded KPA3A "dead \
> finals" issue but I'm surprised that the receiver sensitivity drops like it does.  \
> So I'm wondering if this could be something besides dead finals? Also, any \
> recommendations for K3S repair service other than Elecraft?  I love Elecraft \
> Service but I don't want to wait 8 weeks plus shipping time for repair. Thanks in \
> advance for your recommendations! 73, Dick- K9OM   (RLVZ@aol.com) 


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