[Elecraft] KAT100 Relays?

[Don Wilhelm]

Darrell,

The relays in the KPA100 and KAT100 are NOT latching.  Latching relays are
used in the K2 and the KAT2 to reduce current draw.

As I recall, the thought process was that those operating at the 100 watt
level would be using a power supply that would produce at least 17 Amps, and
a few extra milliamps to keep the relays pulled in would not be a major
concern - as opposed to the base K2 (and KAT2) which is designed for low
current and therefore uses latching relays.

73,
Don W3FPR

> -----Original Message-----
>
> Are the relays in the KAT100 the latching type or do they draw
> current as long
> as they are in the operated state?
> --
> Darrell Bellerive
> Amateur Radio Stations VA7TO and VE7CLA
> Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada
>