K3: Whoops, I can't turn it on

[Bob KD7YZ]

Howdy K3' people:

Shocker. I just pushed/hold for "Tune" on 160m. I'd pre-tuned the
AT2K-Palstar tuner to the general setting for the bottom end. I knew
it wasn't exact.
When I hit Tune, the needles crossed for high .. then the electric went
off. I have unplugged the 12v lone from the Astron and waited and
re-connected.

So far, after ten minutes pushing "Power" has no effect.
I have pushed the white "2" fuse n the rear apron.

Won't turn on. I don't see anything in the Manual about fuses or power.

Any help please.



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73
KD7YZ Bob

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[Bob KD7YZ]

odd .. abt 20 mins later, with plug removed. Reconnected and power on.

what's probable cause of failure?

thanks




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KD7YZ Bob

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[Scott-2]

I'm sure I'll be roundly criticized but I'll bet the problem is related
to the Anderson Power Pole connectors.  Every time I have this problem I
just reseat the APP connector... problem solved for a good long while or
until I "move" the K3.  One of these days I'll switch over to crimped
APPs instead of the soldered ones I made.  Crimped seems to work better
and as advertised... for me.

Scott
KF5MHS

On 11/13/2012 8:43 PM, KD7YZ Bob wrote:
> odd .. abt 20 mins later, with plug removed. Reconnected and power on.
>
> what's probable cause of failure?
>
> thanks
>
>
>
>
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