[Elecraft] KPA100 Low/Hi Power Switchover

Wayne Burdick [email protected]
Sat Jul 13 02:07:00 2002


Yes, but I wouldn't do it continuously for more than several hours.

Seriously, Roy, these are heavy duty relays, and it would be very
difficult to damage them in this way.

73,
Wayne
N6KR

[email protected] wrote:
> 
> I would like to know if there is any cause for concern regarding the KPA100
> relays K1 and K2 switching under transmit conditions.  I realize the power
> ranges between 10 and 20 watts during the switchover, but can the relay
> contacts take the power without pitting and ultimately failing?  Roy Morris
> W4WFB  K2 #2225