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I just bought a used K3 and I did a update on the rig..all seems to go OK but I get a power lock and no output from the rig..What did I do wrong? It was a early model and I do not believe it had a upgrade at all. What do I need to do? 73s Bob W5RG
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Don Wilhelm

Re: POWER LOCKED

Bob,

What do you mean by "Power Lock"? Will the K3 not power on? or can you
not move the POWER knob?

In either case, I would suggest you first remove all cables from the K3
except the power cable and a dummy load and see if it clears.

Did you use the latest K3 Utility to download the firmware? If not,
download K3 Utility from the ELecraft website and re-load all firmware
(you may have to "Force a Firmware Download" see manual.

If all else fails, you may have to do an EEINIT (See Reset to Factory
Defaults in the manual), and then reload the firmware.

If you had the K3 set up as you like it, hopefully you saved a
configuration (see K3 Utility). If so, you can Restore Configuration
using K3 Utility.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 2/21/2018 5:48 PM, Bob Gibson via Elecraft wrote:
> I just bought a used K3 and I did a update on the rig..all seems to
> go OK but I get a power lock and no output from the rig..What did I
> do wrong? It was a early model and I do not believe it had a upgrade
> at all. What do I need to do? 73s Bob W5RG
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Carl Clawson-3

Re: POWER LOCKED

Another thing to try:

Press and hold the Menu button for a second to enter the Config menu.

Rotate the VFO B knob until you see the PWR SET entry. Tap '1' and see if
it unlocks your power control.

This is a feature that was introduced to keep other ops from messing with
transmit settings. It locks power, compression, and mic gain.

Good luck!
73, Carl WS7L

On Wed, Feb 21, 2018 at 3:03 PM, Don Wilhelm <[hidden email]> wrote:

> Bob,
>
> What do you mean by "Power Lock"? Will the K3 not power on? or can you
> not move the POWER knob?
>
> In either case, I would suggest you first remove all cables from the K3
> except the power cable and a dummy load and see if it clears.
>
> Did you use the latest K3 Utility to download the firmware? If not,
> download K3 Utility from the ELecraft website and re-load all firmware
> (you may have to "Force a Firmware Download" see manual.
>
> If all else fails, you may have to do an EEINIT (See Reset to Factory
> Defaults in the manual), and then reload the firmware.
>
> If you had the K3 set up as you like it, hopefully you saved a
> configuration (see K3 Utility). If so, you can Restore Configuration
> using K3 Utility.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
>
> On 2/21/2018 5:48 PM, Bob Gibson via Elecraft wrote:
>
>> I just bought a used K3 and I did a update on the rig..all seems to
>> go OK but I get a power lock and no output from the rig..What did I
>> do wrong? It was a early model and I do not believe it had a upgrade
>> at all. What do I need to do? 73s Bob W5RG
>>
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Re: POWER LOCKED

WOW THAT WORKED TU TU...Thanks Carl..very much...it worked!!!!
73s Bob W5RG

From: Carl Clawson <[hidden email]>
To: "[hidden email]" <[hidden email]>
Sent: Wednesday, February 21, 2018 6:37 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] POWER LOCKED

Another thing to try:

Press and hold the Menu button for a second to enter the Config menu.

Rotate the VFO B knob until you see the PWR SET entry. Tap '1' and see if
it unlocks your power control.

This is a feature that was introduced to keep other ops from messing with
transmit settings. It locks power, compression, and mic gain.

Good luck!
73, Carl WS7L

On Wed, Feb 21, 2018 at 3:03 PM, Don Wilhelm <[hidden email]> wrote:

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Re: POWER LOCKED

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Carl.. I just bought this radio and it is a early 1445 rig and the firmware was 2.26 so I wanted to update it...that's when the problem came up.. I knew I did everything right..but I was sure worried..I bought the rig for $1200 which was a great buy for such a radio..I sure hated to call the factory on it...SO thanks again..now I can get a good night sleep..stupid old man!!
73s Bob W5RG

From: Carl Clawson <[hidden email]>
To: "[hidden email]" <[hidden email]>
Sent: Wednesday, February 21, 2018 6:37 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] POWER LOCKED

Another thing to try:

Press and hold the Menu button for a second to enter the Config menu.

Rotate the VFO B knob until you see the PWR SET entry. Tap '1' and see if
it unlocks your power control.

This is a feature that was introduced to keep other ops from messing with
transmit settings. It locks power, compression, and mic gain.

Good luck!
73, Carl WS7L

On Wed, Feb 21, 2018 at 3:03 PM, Don Wilhelm <[hidden email]> wrote:

Don Wilhelm

Re: POWER LOCKED

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Bob,

That must have been set on by the prior owner.
Had you done an EEINIT, it would have wiped those menu items back to
factory defaults.

You might want to go through the menus (both user and CONFIG) to see if
the other menu setting match your operating preferences.
That is a part of "getting to know your K3" - especially important when
buying a used one. You never know why the prior owner had selected
particular menu items.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 2/21/2018 8:32 PM, Bob Gibson via Elecraft wrote:

> WOW THAT WORKED TU TU...Thanks Carl..very much...it worked!!!!
> 73s Bob W5RG
>
>
> From: Carl Clawson <[hidden email]>
> To: "[hidden email]" <[hidden email]>
> Sent: Wednesday, February 21, 2018 6:37 PM
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] POWER LOCKED
>
> Another thing to try:
>
> Press and hold the Menu button for a second to enter the Config menu.
>
> Rotate the VFO B knob until you see the PWR SET entry. Tap '1' and see if
> it unlocks your power control.
>
> This is a feature that was introduced to keep other ops from messing with
> transmit settings. It locks power, compression, and mic gain.

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Re: POWER LOCKED

Don.. I did do the EEINIT ..ANYWAY..it works now and I'm a happy camper as they say!! But I am going to go thru the whole menu and set it up!! Thanks for your help!!
73s Bob W5RG

From: Don Wilhelm <[hidden email]>
To: Bob Gibson <[hidden email]>; Carl Clawson <[hidden email]>; "[hidden email]" <[hidden email]>
Sent: Wednesday, February 21, 2018 7:44 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] POWER LOCKED

Bob,

That must have been set on by the prior owner.
Had you done an EEINIT, it would have wiped those menu items back to
factory defaults.

You might want to go through the menus (both user and CONFIG) to see if
the other menu setting match your operating preferences.
That is a part of "getting to know your K3" - especially important when
buying a used one. You never know why the prior owner had selected
particular menu items.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 2/21/2018 8:32 PM, Bob Gibson via Elecraft wrote:

Bob McGraw - K4TAX

Re: POWER LOCKED

A bit of advice.......using the Elecraft Utility, once you get the radio
working and configured as you desire, perform a backup of the radio
configuration and save this to a folder and file on your computer.

I usually do this before I start messing with values and settings.
That way, when I get things totally out of whack { and I do} , I can get
back to basically where I started. It eliminates a lot of "what now?"

73

Bob, K4TAX

On 2/21/2018 7:49 PM, Bob Gibson via Elecraft wrote:

> Don.. I did do the EEINIT ..ANYWAY..it works now and I'm a happy camper as they say!! But I am going to go thru the whole menu and set it up!! Thanks for your help!!
>      73s Bob W5RG
>
>
> From: Don Wilhelm <[hidden email]>
> To: Bob Gibson <[hidden email]>; Carl Clawson <[hidden email]>; "[hidden email]" <[hidden email]>
> Sent: Wednesday, February 21, 2018 7:44 PM
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] POWER LOCKED
>
> Bob,
>
> That must have been set on by the prior owner.
> Had you done an EEINIT, it would have wiped those menu items back to
> factory defaults.
>
> You might want to go through the menus (both user and CONFIG) to see if
> the other menu setting match your operating preferences.
> That is a part of "getting to know your K3" - especially important when
> buying a used one. You never know why the prior owner had selected
> particular menu items.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> On 2/21/2018 8:32 PM, Bob Gibson via Elecraft wrote:
>> WOW THAT WORKED TU TU...Thanks Carl..very much...it worked!!!!
>>        73s Bob W5RG
>>
>>
>>    From: Carl Clawson <[hidden email]>
>>    To: "[hidden email]" <[hidden email]>
>>    Sent: Wednesday, February 21, 2018 6:37 PM
>>    Subject: Re: [Elecraft] POWER LOCKED
>>
>> Another thing to try:
>>
>> Press and hold the Menu button for a second to enter the Config menu.
>>
>> Rotate the VFO B knob until you see the PWR SET entry. Tap '1' and see if
>> it unlocks your power control.
>>
>> This is a feature that was introduced to keep other ops from messing with
>> transmit settings. It locks power, compression, and mic gain.
>
>
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Rick WA6NHC-2

Re: POWER LOCKED

Just be SURE to get the latest version of the utility, then make a
baseline backup to start from and once all is set as you wish, make a
'default' to fall back on. It doesn't take much disk space to make
backups, so you can make several (rename them to make sense to you).

Rick nhc

On 2/21/2018 6:05 PM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote:

> A bit of advice.......using the Elecraft Utility, once you get the
> radio working and configured as you desire, perform a backup of the
> radio configuration and save this to a folder and file on your computer.
>
> I usually do this before I start messing with values and settings.
> That way, when I get things totally out of whack { and I do} , I can
> get back to basically where I started.    It eliminates a lot of "what
> now?"
>
> 73
>
> Bob, K4TAX
>
>
>
>
> On 2/21/2018 7:49 PM, Bob Gibson via Elecraft wrote:
>> Don.. I did do the EEINIT ..ANYWAY..it works now and I'm a happy
>> camper as they say!! But I am going to go thru the whole menu and set
>> it up!! Thanks for your help!!
>>      73s Bob W5RG
>>
>>
>>        From: Don Wilhelm <[hidden email]>
>> To: Bob Gibson <[hidden email]>; Carl Clawson
>> <[hidden email]>; "[hidden email]"
>> <[hidden email]>
>> Sent: Wednesday, February 21, 2018 7:44 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] POWER LOCKED
>>     Bob,
>>
>> That must have been set on by the prior owner.
>> Had you done an EEINIT, it would have wiped those menu items back to
>> factory defaults.
>>
>> You might want to go through the menus (both user and CONFIG) to see if
>> the other menu setting match your operating preferences.
>> That is a part of "getting to know your K3" - especially important when
>> buying a used one. You never know why the prior owner had selected
>> particular menu items.
>>
>> 73,
>> Don W3FPR
>>
>> On 2/21/2018 8:32 PM, Bob Gibson via Elecraft wrote:
>>> WOW THAT WORKED TU TU...Thanks Carl..very much...it worked!!!!
>>>        73s Bob W5RG
>>>
>>>
>>>    From: Carl Clawson <[hidden email]>
>>>    To: "[hidden email]" <[hidden email]>
>>>    Sent: Wednesday, February 21, 2018 6:37 PM
>>>    Subject: Re: [Elecraft] POWER LOCKED
>>>      Another thing to try:
>>>
>>> Press and hold the Menu button for a second to enter the Config menu.
>>>
>>> Rotate the VFO B knob until you see the PWR SET entry. Tap '1' and
>>> see if
>>> it unlocks your power control.
>>>
>>> This is a feature that was introduced to keep other ops from messing
>>> with
>>> transmit settings. It locks power, compression, and mic gain.
>>
>> ______________________________________________________________
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>> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft
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>
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Grant Youngman-2

Re: POWER LOCKED

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Bob,

Given how old the firmware version was when you got the rig, something else you will want to do is go through the mods and updates list on the Elecraft website. The FW rev level is from 2008, and it’s a good bet you’re missing quite a few needed and worthwhile hardware and board-level updates as well. It might even be worth your while to send the radio to Elecraft, have them go through it, and bring everything up to date. In many ways, it will be a different (better) radio when you get it back (or do the mods and updates yourself).

Enjoy … :-)

> On Feb 21, 2018, at 8:42 PM, Bob Gibson via Elecraft <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> Carl.. I just bought this radio and it is a early 1445 rig and the firmware was 2.26 so I wanted to update it...that's when the problem came up.. I knew I did everything right..but I was sure worried..I bought the rig for $1200 which was a great buy for such a radio..I sure hated to call the factory on it...SO thanks again..now I can get a good night sleep..stupid old man!!
> 73s Bob W5RG
>

Grant NQ5T
K3 #2091, KX3 #8342

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Re: POWER LOCKED

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Great advice!! I will do for sure!!
73s Bob W5RG

From: Rick WA6NHC <[hidden email]>
To: [hidden email]
Sent: Wednesday, February 21, 2018 8:23 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] POWER LOCKED

Just be SURE to get the latest version of the utility, then make a
baseline backup to start from and once all is set as you wish, make a
'default' to fall back on. It doesn't take much disk space to make
backups, so you can make several (rename them to make sense to you).

Rick nhc

On 2/21/2018 6:05 PM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote: