I will call support. If I unplug the key in cable from amp the amp’s internal wattmeter does not work.
Dave wo2x Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft Sent: Friday, October 19, 2018 9:55 AM To: Dave Cc: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 no RF passthrough without amp keying Yes it does. Eric elecraft.com _..._ > On Oct 19, 2018, at 6:36 AM, Dave <[email protected]> wrote: > > One other thought I will test as soon as I get home in a few, > > Does the 1500 internal meter work when in standby and no keying line from > radio? I was using the amp metering and not external to check pass thru. > > Dave wo2x > > Sent from my waxed string and tin cans. > >> On Oct 19, 2018, at 9:24 AM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft >> <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> Tell the front desk I suggested you talk to Rene, our lead engineering tech >> on the 1500. >> >> Eric >> elecraft.com >> _..._ >> >> >> >>> On Oct 19, 2018, at 6:22 AM, Dave <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> Thanks Eric >>> >>> I am seeing something different and will call after they open. >>> >>> Thank you >>> Dave wo2x >>> >>> Sent from my waxed string and tin cans. >>> >>>> On Oct 19, 2018, at 9:20 AM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft >>>> <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>> Hi Dave, >>>> >>>> When in standby mode the KPA1500 RF deck is bypassed by a relay and >>>> absolutely passes driver power from input to antenna without any amp >>>> keying required. If you think you are seeing something different, please >>>> contact [email protected] and they will help you figure it out. >>>> >>>> 73, >>>> Eric >>>> elecraft.com >>>> _..._ >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>> On Oct 19, 2018, at 5:06 AM, David Decoons <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> I found my KPA1500 does not have RF passthrough in standby unless the >>>>> radio provides amp keying. Is this by design and any way to disable this >>>>> “feature”? >>>>> >>>>> I use a program called DDUtil which limits power out per band to prevent >>>>> accidental overdrive of the amp. When DDUtil is in standby it disables >>>>> the radio’s amp keying line and sets radio to 100 watts automatically. >>>>> >>>>> Thanks >>>>> Dave wo2x >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Sent from Mail for Windows 10 >>>>> >>>>> ______________________________________________________________ >>>>> 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 >>>>> Message delivered to [email protected] ______________________________________________________________ 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 Message delivered to [email protected]
