“just not publically posted.” Which seems very strange since they post for all the radios, which are far more complex. When I asked about a schematic, I was told “No”. Same with some updates.
Just seems strange. Ken K6MR From: Dr. William J. Schmidt<mailto:[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2021 12:04 To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Subject: [Elecraft] FW: Sudden KpA1500 power reduction I've had the KPA1500 at my contest station in the Caribbean go south on me (and another contest group) twice. Both times I was able to get Rene on the phone.. go through the amp... and troubleshoot it over the phone. They have always shared parts of the schematic with me when necessary. It's nothing secret... just not publically posted. Big shout out to Rene at Elecraft... Excellent tech. Dr. William J. Schmidt - K9HZ J68HZ 8P6HK ZF2HZ PJ4/K9HZ VP5/K9HZ PJ2/K9HZ -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Ken K6MR Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2021 1:11 PM To: Dana Roode K6NR <[email protected]> Cc: Elecraft Reflector <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Sudden KpA1500 power reduction It wouldn't be above your skill level if they would release the schematics. Solid state amps are not any more complicated than tube amps, and I think easier (and safer!) than tubes. My early KPA1500 (#76) has been great, but not having the schematics really bugs me. I know everyone at Space Galactic Headquarters is busy with the K4 but posting the KPA1500 schematics would not take more than a few minutes. And my amp is way out of warranty so they aren't risking anything. Internally it looks like a pretty generic design. I've reverse engineered the power supply unit but the RF deck is going to take some time. I'd rather not if I don't have to. Ken K6MR -- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com ______________________________________________________________ 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]
