[Elecraft] audio input level setting for FM packet

2021-07-27 Thread Jim Weatherford via Elecraft
I've recently started using my K3 with internal 2m transverter for accessing the local emergency communications packet BBS system. I know for sideband digital modes, the recommendation is for 4 bars with the 5th flickering. Does this also apply to FM? I want to make sure I achieve nearly full

[Elecraft] looking for documentation on E870018 PA/LPF for KPA500

2021-07-09 Thread Jim Weatherford via Elecraft
I have reached out to Elecraft support, and they have acknowledged, but they let me know it may be a week or more before their amp team can reply. I have damaged components in the LPF portion of the KPA500 PA/LPF Assembly - E870018. Does anyone have any details of how that assembly is put

[Elecraft] KPA500 and excessive drive

2021-07-04 Thread Jim Weatherford via Elecraft
Last night I was trying to work 80m for the first time in a while, and my KPA500 faulted. I was tired, and didn't pay attention to the fault code but simply cleared it and tried again. After a couple of rounds of this, I smelled something burning and shut off the amp for the night. This morning