[Elecraft] KPA100 Acoustic Noise

2014-03-25 Thread raycollins
When my K2/100 is keyed in SSB mode (connected to a dummy load) and the microphone is gently tapped, I can hear a faint noise coming from somewhere on the KPA100 printed circuit board. It is a low level buzzing/rattling noise similar to a small metal object vibrating against a loudspeaker cone

Re: [Elecraft] KPA100 Acoustic Noise

2014-03-25 Thread Don Wilhelm
Ray, How old is this KPA100? If it is the older design with red toroid cores at L15 and L16, I suggest that you update it with the KPA100UPKT. In addition, the shield may have to be upgraded as well. If the slot above the SO-239 jack is much greater than 3 mm, and you do not have the