[Elecraft] KPA-500 AMP Question

Hi All, Still assembling my KPA-500  SN 436 I am at the stage of installing the transformer and actually have installed the transformer. Upon close inspection it appears that the front left (as viewed from the front) foot held to the chassis bottom using pan head screws may cause damage to

[Elecraft] KPA-500 AMP Question

Hi All, Still assembling my KPA-500  SN 436 I am at the stage of installing the transformer and actually have installed the transformer. Upon close inspection it appears that the front left (as viewed from the front) foot held to the chassis bottom using pan head screws may cause damage to

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-500 AMP Question

I think that you have put the screws in the wrong way. See page 8 of the Assembly Manual, particularly the bold type sentences. 73, Ken K3iU On 3/27/2012 2:42 PM, Dave Anderson, K4SV wrote: Hi All, Still assembling my KPA-500 SN 436 I am at the stage of installing the transformer and

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-500 AMP Question

Oops... sorry, Dave. I see now that you said that the interference is with the head of the screw which is correctly on the inside of the bottom cover. I have assembled 2 of the amps and have noticed this problem. 73, Ken K3iU On 3/27/2012 3:08 PM, Ken Wagner K3IU wrote: I think that you

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-500 AMP Question

Hi Dave, A quick Google search indicates that the KPA500 has been used on at least 5 DXpeditions that I've found: T2T, HK0NA, 5V7V, ZD8D, and J68/W0MU. Since the amp was designed specifically for that purpose in my, I'd be surprised if the design team let a potential issue like that survive the

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-500 AMP Question

I think one important matter is being overlooked - when properly installed, the transformer will not move. The fact that the screwhead is touching the plastic wrap on the transformer is likely OK. If things do not move about, that spacing should stay the same. 73, Don W3FPR On 3/27/2012