The manual I have in my computer (from March 2014)
says on Page 10:
0.
Positioning the Amplifier
Provide at least 2 inches (5 cm) clearance
behind the fan and 1 inch (2.5 cm) above the
amplifier for normal cooling air flow.
Microsoft Word - KPA500 Owner's man Rev D.doc So
if I placed the KAT500 atop the KPA500 I would use
some spacers in each corner area. In fact, I
purchased such spacers at the time, but ended up
with the tuner in a different location.
73, Phil W7OX
On 9/17/15 8:58 AM, Phil Hystad wrote:
I thought I remember either Wayne or Eric of Elecraft saying that the KAT500
could easily sit on top, or under, the KAP500. Either way is OK.
73, phil, K7PEH
On Sep 17, 2015, at 8:49 AM, David Bunte <dpbu...@gmail.com> wrote:
I have enjoyed the discussion and pictures of equipment stop etc... but was
a bit surprised by the number of photos I have seen of the KAT500 sitting
atop the KPA500.
I borrowed a KAT500 from a friend and placed it on top of my KPA500 because
I was just testing it and knew that would not be a long term arrangement.
I now own a KAT500 and my KPA500 sits on top of the tuner. PERHAPS the
cooling of the amp is not too severely impeded by placing the tuner on top
of the amp, but I did not want to take any chances.... and Elecraft clearly
states that the tuner is designed to be able to support the weight of the
amp.
Regardless of where it sits, the combination sure works nicely. My shack is
small, and I don't have other gear to accomodate, so my station layout was
very straightforward.
Dave - K9FN
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