, Apr 16, 2012 10:42 pm
Subject: [Elecraft] [KPA500] No power out in OPER mode
Today, I was on 15M CW in a pile-up calling, when I looked at the meters I
had no output.
AMP was in OPER. Put AMP in STBY and I had output, but at the drive
level, naturally.
I did NOT see any faults or hear a beep. I
Guessing is always just guessing.
At least one KPA500 has operated flawlessly and nightly since its
purchase as a kit more than a year ago. Most recently it performed
perfectly for 48 continuous hours at Titanic Special Event Station WØS
in Branson, Missouri. On my desk or in the field, it
Larry
If you use ALC between your KPA500 and your transceiver, check to see if
there is a permanent output from the KPA500. U8 on the KPA500 control board
is a known issue where the wrong part was specified up to at least serial
573 (mine)...
The fix is to obtain the correct part and replace it.
Subject: [Elecraft] [KPA500] No power out in OPER mode
Today, I was on 15M CW in a pile-up calling, when I looked at the
meters I
had no output.
AMP was in OPER. Put AMP in STBY and I had output, but at the
drive
level, naturally.
I did NOT see any faults or hear a beep. I check all Menu
Today, I was on 15M CW in a pile-up calling, when I looked at the meters I
had no output.
AMP was in OPER. Put AMP in STBY and I had output, but at the drive
level, naturally.
I did NOT see any faults or hear a beep. I check all Menu items and found
them right on the factory settings.
I read a
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