Shutting down, as in power down? Or cutting output (bad SWR)?
Check to make SURE that the K3 tuner is not online. You do not want to cascade tuners (might be why it needs service?). Check that you test into a dummy load, instead of the tuner/antenna. THAT is your baseline.
If it still doesn't produce 100 watts (when set for 100), into the dummy load, run through the calibration program (into the dummy load).
Please report your findings, to the list. 73, Rick nk7i On 5/6/2024 9:12 AM, Ted Edwards W3TB wrote:
I need to send my KAT-500 in for service, and I wrote to Elecraft Support for information. When I disconnected the KAT-500, here is some trouble that came up. And then I reconnected it up and the trouble went away -- apart from what I am getting it serviced for. When disconnected, the K3 itself won't put out more than 35 watts without shutting itself down. Then it does fine when the KAT-500 is back in service. What's the good wisdom on what I need to do so that I can just run the K3 at 100 watts while the tuner is away? Yes, I can still get enough power forward to drive the KAP-500 direct to antennas without the tuner. Thanks ahead of time for your good wisdom.
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