Yes, lightning was a concern. Regarding an external mains switch, I read in the manual that circuitry remains ON for remote operation when the amp is off. I don't need the circuitry to be on. However...
...it sounds like I need not worry about either! Thanks! John K7FD > On Jan 18, 2019, at 8:58 AM, Michael Walker <[email protected]> wrote: > > I John > > I run a remote and have for over 15 years, a lot of that with Amps like the > KPA500. I really don't see a need for a surge protector when you have a > real 'torroid' transformer. > > As for 220VAC switch, I use a 12v relay connected to my RemoteQTH server > run by a RPI to turn off the 220AC if I need to. I do do this during the > summer in thunderstorm season, but all winter, I never touch it at all. > The Amps stays powered by 220VAC. > > Is there a reason you think you might need one? > > If you are worried about lightning, it won't help. > > Mike va3mw > > >> On Fri, Jan 18, 2019 at 11:53 AM [email protected] <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> You did not specify why you want an external mains switch. I have a 240v >> surge protector in my electrical panel, it covers the whole house. >> >> John KK9A >> >> >> K7FD wrote: >> >> Is anyone in the US using a separate 220v external mains switch on their >> KPA500? I'm wondering where these are available. Or is anyone using a 220 >> v surge protector? Are these available for the NEMA 6-15 plug? >> >> John K7FD >> >> ______________________________________________________________ >> 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] ______________________________________________________________ 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]
