Re: [Elecraft] KPA-500 Issues

2020-05-15 Thread Bob McGraw K4TAX
What is the SWR? If above the KAT500 set value it inhibits the amp from being keyed. Check the KAT500 using the ATU utility. Bob, K4TAX Sent from my iPhone > On May 15, 2020, at 1:50 PM, Jack Brindle via Elecraft > wrote: > >  > Check the cable connections, including making sure that

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-500 Issues

2020-05-15 Thread Jack Brindle via Elecraft
Check the cable connections, including making sure that none of the pins are bent in the AuxIO connectors in both cables (K3S - KAT500, KAT500 - KPA500). Also, make sure that the PTT line is actually being asserted. The asterisk is displayed when the Key In is asserted. If it isn’t displayed

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-500 Issues

2020-05-15 Thread Rick NK7I
That implies that the AUX cable is not working.  Cycle the gear power and make sure each connector is properly seated. Rick NK7I On 5/15/2020 11:07 AM, Edward via Elecraft wrote: I have the combo K3S/KAT500/KPA500 with all of the optional interconnection cables. I am not able to key the

[Elecraft] KPA-500 Issues

2020-05-15 Thread Edward via Elecraft
I have the combo K3S/KAT500/KPA500 with all of the optional interconnection cables. I am not able to key the amp though it was working earlier. The asterisk does not appear in the display. I went through the menu and everything is set accordingly. The inhibit is disabled. Any help would