K3 SWR reading fault with PA

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K3 SWR reading fault with PA

john petters
Hi Folks,
A problem occured last night.
I have the K3 with the 100 watt PA.
SWR with the QRP amp, i.e. below 12 watts is perfect according to the K3
meter.
When I increase power the  SWR goes high and so does the current. I
tried this on dummy load and the same problem exists.
One clue - there was a thunderstorm fairly close by. It was a rumble in
the distance although the static crashes were loud. Does this indicate I
may have popped the SWR diodes?
Suggestions appreciated.
73

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John Petters
Amateur Radio Station G3YPZ
www.traditional-jazz.com

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