[Elecraft] Re: K2 fan turns on high with CW QSO 22 watts

[Wayne Burdick]

Andrew Moore wrote:

> After I wrote that I remembered the manual stating that tPA calibration
> was not supported on later firmware.  The 32C was what I saw after
> the heat sink had cooled down a bit -- now I realize that it was probably
> just telling me the current PA temp, not the value that I had set
> during alignment (which apparently I didn't need to do).

Andrew,

All revisions of the KPA100 firmware support (and require) the CAL tPA function.
You have to perform this step or the fan may come on too soon or too late. The
function that was removed was the Tune-mode tPA display option (PA menu entry
parameter set to tPA). 


> I can't say enough good things about this rig. I've owned piles of
> different rigs in the past and this is by far the best.  I had a blast
> putting it together (never built a kit before) and even more fun
> operating it.  Developing it is a huge accomplishment so congrats
> to you and Eric (and thanks).  I've sold my other rigs now; it's all I
> need (well, this and my K1...)

Thanks! Glad you like it, and have fun.

73,
Wayne
N6KR