Re: [Elecraft] How to access fuse block?

2019-03-16 Thread Steve Forst via Elecraft
I mentioned to Dan on another list that while I did install the fuses myself a few years ago, I did get sighted help to confirm the right voltage was showing in the window before powering it up. It's too nice and too expensive a piece of gear to risk turning it into a smoldering pile of

Re: [Elecraft] How to access fuse block?

2019-03-16 Thread hawley, charles j jr
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] How to access fuse block? Greetings, Recently purchased kpa-500 and need to know how to access fuse block to insert fuse. Configuration not userfriendly for the blind. Any directions would be appreciated. Thanks, Dan Sent from Mail<ht

Re: [Elecraft] How to access fuse block?

2019-03-16 Thread Don Wilhelm
Dan, In my opinion, that fuse block will be difficult for an amateur without at least some limited sight. First you have to use a screwdriver to pry out the block. Inserting the fuses might possibly be done using only tactile sensation, but inserting the fuse block the right way up so the

[Elecraft] How to access fuse block?

2019-03-16 Thread Andy Durbin
"Recently purchased kpa-500 and need to know how to access fuse block to insert fuse. Configuration not user friendly for the blind. Any directions would be appreciated." There are instructions and photos in the Owner's Manual but I found it awkward to work on even with normal sight. I'd

[Elecraft] How to access fuse block?

2019-03-16 Thread DAN REID
Greetings, Recently purchased kpa-500 and need to know how to access fuse block to insert fuse. Configuration not userfriendly for the blind. Any directions would be appreciated. Thanks, Dan Sent from Mail for Windows 10