- Paul KW7Y
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From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On
Behalf Of Roy
Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2022 9:57 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500, 4 years old, Intermittent LOW GAIN error.
Check your idling current -- should be stable at about 2
Check your idling current -- should be stable at about 2 amps.
73, Roy K6XK
Over the last couple of weeks, I have an intermittent problem with the amp.
On a number of occasions, I have received a LOW GAIN error message. The
output drops from 1400W to a few hundred watts or less as confirmed
I had problems at one point due to the 3 watt resistor on the filter board
desoldering itself causing the amp to have errors. The RF deck went back to
Elecraft and Renee got it repaired. There were also a few hardware updates done
while it was back for a visit in Watsonville.
I don’t think
Over the last couple of weeks, I have an intermittent problem with the amp.
On a number of occasions, I have received a LOW GAIN error message. The
output drops from 1400W to a few hundred watts or less as confirmed in the
logging file and my external power meter The problem can go away for a few
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