> If you put the KAT500 above the amp the fans run more often, but are able to > keep the amp cool enough for most normal uses. K6XX did test this early on > with thermometers. It comes up to fan temp more quickly, but settles at the > same temp. I have mine above the amp, but the amp can also be above the ATU, > which is what I might do except that the cover of my ATU is off most of the > time for a firmware debug cable.
Putting the amp over the ATU helps keep the ATU in place if you are troubled by cables tending to move the ATU. I like the look of K3, P3, and KAT500 lined up. I don't need to operate controls on either the amp or ATU often enough to make it a significant ergonomic issue. I do care about the height of the K3 above the desk tho. If I were a RTTY contester in the tropics, I would allow more than minimum clear air space around the rig and amp. It's a personal choice issue. 73 de Dick, K6KR On May 26, 2013, at 1:40 PM, Bill <[email protected]> wrote: > Is it necessary that the top of the amp be unblocked? I was thinking of the > KAT500 being placed on top of the amp. Perhaps the other way around would be > better? Any side clearances required? > > I am designing a new radio desk that will house my K3, P3, and yet to be > purchased amp and tuner. > > Thanks, Bill W2BLC > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[email protected] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
