I find the "clicks" my KPA500 makes as its temperature changes to be quite 
distracting.  Part of the problem is that I'm chasing a problem where the 
KPA500 changes band spuriously and the thermal clicks sound too much like the 
relays re-configuring the LPF.


To what extend does the thermal design require conduction between the PA heat 
sink and the case metalwork?  Would the thermal management be compromised if 
very thin mylar strips were placed between the heat sink and the case side 
panel , case rear panel, or Z bracket?


Any other proven techniques for eliminating the thermal expansion/contraction 
clicks?  (I know the manual says this is normal so no need to tell me that).


73,

Andy k3wyc
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