[Elecraft] KPA100 "New Shield"

[Phil Wheeler]

Bruce D. McLaughlin wrote:

>OK.  I guess I have missed something.  I keep seeing references to a new
>KPA100 shield.  What does it do?  My KPA100 seems to be working fine
>with the shield it came with but perhaps I am missing out on something
>great (hi).
>
>Seriously, how does one know whether or not said shield is needed?
>

Likely discussed at the website.  Here is what it says on the order page:

> KPA100SHLDKT
>
>  KPA100 Shield Upgrade. Internal shield for the KPA100 with side 
> grounding clips. Provides better shielding between the KPA100 and K2 
> under high SWR transmit conditions. Already included with all K2's S/N 
> 3574+, shipped on June 14, 2003 or later.
>  

at the url:  http://www.elecraft.com/order_form_parts.htm#KPA00%20Parts

The new shield ensures a good RF connection between the shield and the 
K2 enclosure.  I do not recall what symptom led to the redesign.

I have the new on but have yet to install it. (too hot and humid in my 
shack this month).

73, Phil