Hi Brian I did the Finger Heat Test on My K3 when it died. Reach under the radio where the 3 Power fets are mounted And Feel the Screws that Mount the Fets. Key the Transmitter ( maybe AM Mode) you sh

Hi Robert…. On a previous Post…. Their was a Long discussion about the Power Connectors on the back of the radio. Maybe you can find it…… Ray WA6VAB K3. Sent from Mail for Windows 0

Brian….. The First thing I would Do is to Re-seat ALL of the Cards. ANY Card that can be RE-Connected or Reseated I would do. And Inspect the Traces and Contacts on each connector … Ray WA6VAB K3 Owne

I Agree… Money is Best Spent On Antenna’s …. WA6VAB K3 sn: 3824 Sent from Mail for Windows 10

Colin….. You need to change the Transverter Oscillator Frequency. Most likely a Crystal, or if a Newer DDS Oscillator, the Frequency it is running at. Try to find the Make and model on the internet to

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Try transmitting in to Dummy load and see if you have the same problem…..Wa6vab

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Remove ALL other Connectors and Wire Direct to the K3. Get another power supply for the other stuff, then you can the Anderson Poles. KISS. - WA6VAB Sent from Mail for Windows 10

Found this post,/ Reply for the Same Problem…………… w6vab Ray ==== Just finished installing the antenna tuner kit (KAT3) in my K3 #888. The hardware disassembly and re-assembly instructions are, as usua

After looking at the manual for Your Power Supply….. Do Not Use the Banana Plugs for Your Connectors. They are NOT Rated for that much Current. MAYBE 5 Amps if you get the Best ones. Strip and Wrap th

Check the Wiring to the power Supply, Use as large a Wire you can find in your Junk box. #12, or #10….. if it is over 3 ft long. Make sure your Power Supply is Rated to 20 Amps For Voice Peaks / Power

I had a similar problem. Locate the 3 Driver Fets that use the bottom cover as a Heat Sink (see Assembly Manual). I would do this test on 80 Meters. In the SSB or AM mode Key the PTT or TX and FEEL Th

Hi … If you Go up to 6 Meters and are looking for Weak signals, you will want it. WA6VAB -K3 #3824 Sent from Mail for Windows 10

Ok, how much are you asking ? de WA6VAB ray

Please keep me posted on your progress’s …….. Specifically, DSP Rec Audio and TX Power level….. Thanks WA6VAB

I set my Bass at 0 and Increase Gain a Step at a time to +10 db at 3000 Hz. To compensate for Hearing Loss. Ray

I would Adjust the Power Out Level to see if it changes. Ray WA6VAB