[Elecraft] KPA100 low resistance on Q1 / Q2

[Don Wilhelm]

Hank,

The newest manual calls for greater than 11.2 ohms.  You must be using 
an older manual.  You are just fine with 11.4 ohms.

73,
Don W3FPR

Hank Kryger wrote:
> Hi to the group
> I completed my K2 and now am building the KPA 100.  Manual  Rev C, Feb 
> 2004.
> On page 41, "Alignment and Installation"   Resistance measurements are 
> made between ground and test point.  J3, Q1 Collector, Q2 collector, and 
> Q9 tab are all within the the spec,s as listed in the table.  Q1 base 
> and Q2 base to ground I get lower then expected resistance values.  11.4 
> Ohms.
> Should I be concerned about this reading since the manual calls for 12 - 
> 16 ohms?
> I also had some problems getting a reading at D13 cathode end.  After 
> several tries I did get a reading according to spec,s.
> thanks for any assistance,  73's  Hank WA9QJH