ERR 12 V message

[todd ruby-2]

I just got this error message for the first time on my K3 after a normal tune up on 20M. Now I have no use of the KPA3 and the the LPA I running at 75° C! Not good. I also received the message telling me to check the circuit breaker. The three FETs on the LPA are 6 months old and mounded with the correct heat dissipating washers.

I had been using the radio earlier in the day and operation was perfectly normal

Any guidance?

Thanks

73
Todd
WB2ZAB
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[Dennis Moore]

On 10/3/2013 6:57 AM, todd ruby wrote:
> I just got this error message for the first time on my K3 after a normal tune up on 20M.
Double check your power supply connections. I wouldn't trust any display
readings without first making sure the unit was first getting good voltage.

73, Dennis NJ6G
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[Jacques Gaudron]

/Hi Todd//
//The same thing happened to me. //
//To get through, download the " //_KPA3 Power Connector Replacement"
_//and you will know all about the bug. Then you//order the replacement
kit, free, and you stick close to all they say along the 16 pages of the
notice. Quite long, but you won't get any more into trouble.//
//My rig has been working fine since I did the mod !//
//73//
//Jacques de F9OJ/






Le 03/10/2013 15:57, todd ruby a e'crit :

> I just got this error message for the first time on my K3 after a normal tune up on 20M. Now I have no use of the KPA3 and the the LPA I running at 75° C! Not good. I also received the message telling me to check the circuit breaker. The three FETs on the LPA are 6 months old and mounded with the correct heat dissipating washers.
>
> I had been using the radio earlier in the day and operation was perfectly normal
>
> Any guidance?
>
> Thanks
>
> 73
> Todd
> WB2ZAB
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