[Elecraft] KPA 100 Power Supply and Fuse Questions

[Phil Wheeler]

Steve & Anne Ray wrote:

>A couple of general questions I suspect others might have, since I am going
>to Dayton and looking for a power supply for the KPA 100 and planning on
>ordering the KPA 100 at Dayton.
>
>1.  Can I use a power supply like an Astron RS20A which is rated 16 A
>continuous and 20 A ICS or should I use a power supply like the RS35A which
>is 25 A continuous and 35 A ICS? Obliviously bigger is better, but I do not
>want to get something over rated.  
>

I think you need 20 W continuous.

>I am open to other ideas, brands and
>ratings of linear power supplies, for my home location.   I do not have the
>desire for a switching power supply.
>

I have used an RM-35 for many years and still do.  But I also have had 
the Astron switcher (SS-30M) for four years and find it to be a great 
performer and noise free.  It is a good match to the K2/100 in that it 
is small and weighs only 5 lb or so.  I've recently freed it up for use 
with the K2/100, but it has been my primary HF QRO power supply for four 
years.

>
>
>2. I noted in the spec sheet the KPA100 needs a 25 amp inline fuse, what is
>a good way to do this I am sure this is a fairly easy solution, but I am
>interested in ideas.
>

I *believe* the kit comes with the external fuse and fuse holder, as 
well as  #12 wire for running to the power supply.

73, Phil