Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 power supply fan noise

2020-05-26 Thread Charlie T
ply "check-the-band". 73, Charlie k3aICH ' -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft Sent: Saturday, May 23, 2020 11:53 AM To: Larry (K8UT) Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 power supply

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 power supply fan noise

2020-05-23 Thread Dave
Thanks Eric. I have s/n 423 and will email support. Dave wo2x Sent from my iPad > On May 23, 2020, at 9:07 PM, Eric Norris wrote: > > I believe he is talking about PS fans, which is not on the menu. However, > there is a mod kit from Elecraft that includes the resistor. It is very > easy

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 power supply fan noise

2020-05-23 Thread Eric Norris
I believe he is talking about PS fans, which is not on the menu. However, there is a mod kit from Elecraft that includes the resistor. It is very easy to install. No soldering is required, and the most time-consuming part of the install is removing the cover. Contact Elecraft support and they

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 power supply fan noise

2020-05-23 Thread Jim Brown
Sorry, I missed that you were concerned with the PSU. I've never heard them because the fan(s) on the RF deck are so loud. :) 73, Jim On 5/23/2020 1:22 PM, Peter Dougherty wrote: Nothing in my manual (Revision B1, February 12, 2019).

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 power supply fan noise

2020-05-23 Thread rocketnj
: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft Sent: Saturday, May 23, 2020 11:53 AM To: Larry (K8UT) Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 power supply fan noise Hi Peter, If the amp is on, there needs to be at least some PS fan activity

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 power supply fan noise

2020-05-23 Thread Peter Dougherty
to be expected, alas. - pjd From: Morgan Bailey Sent: Saturday, May 23, 2020 2:11 PM To: Peter Dougherty Cc: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 power supply fan noise Head to walmart and buy a box of cheap hot pink foam ear plugs that have 30 db noise

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 power supply fan noise

2020-05-23 Thread Peter Dougherty
to be expected, alas. - pjd From: Morgan Bailey Sent: Saturday, May 23, 2020 2:11 PM To: Peter Dougherty Cc: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 power supply fan noise Head to walmart and buy a box of cheap hot pink foam ear plugs that have 30 db noise

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 power supply fan noise

2020-05-23 Thread Jim Brown
On 5/23/2020 7:33 AM, Peter Dougherty wrote: Is there any way to power off the fans (or lower their RPM) on the PSU if the amp is in standby mode? You did read the manual, right? Fan speed is on the menu. 73, Jim K9YC __ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 power supply fan noise

2020-05-23 Thread Morgan Bailey
Head to walmart and buy a box of cheap hot pink foam ear plugs that have 30 db noise reduction. Or have her wear earbuds to a new ipod listen to music...sign her up for pandora. LOL Vy 73, Morgan NJ8M On Sat, May 23, 2020 at 9:35 AM Peter Dougherty wrote: > Is there any way to power off the

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 power supply fan noise

2020-05-23 Thread Dr. William J. Schmidt
- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft Sent: Saturday, May 23, 2020 10:53 AM To: Larry (K8UT) Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 power supply fan noise Hi Peter,

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 power supply fan noise

2020-05-23 Thread Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft
amplifier (about 3 feet longer if I recall correctly). > > This allows the PS to operate "remote" in a closet with the door closed. > > -larry (K8UT) > > -- Original Message -- > From: "Peter Dougherty" > To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 power supply fan noise

2020-05-23 Thread Larry (K8UT)
om: "Peter Dougherty" To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: 2020-05-23 10:33:19 AM Subject: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 power supply fan noise Is there any way to power off the fans (or lower their RPM) on the PSU if the amp is in standby mode? I would like to keep my rig on 6m throughout the day

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 power supply fan noise

2020-05-23 Thread NW0M
HI Peter, Put the 6M antenna on Antenna Port 1 for now. 73, Mitch NWØM -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] KPA-1500 power supply fan noise

2020-05-23 Thread Peter Dougherty
Is there any way to power off the fans (or lower their RPM) on the PSU if the amp is in standby mode? I would like to keep my rig on 6m throughout the day during the Es season. The problem is my 6m antenna is on antenna port 2 on the KPA, which requires the amp to be powered up. I only need to TX