[Elecraft] KPA100 Resistance Test Failure

[Julian, G4ILO]

dberkley wrote:
> 
> In the Alignment and Installation section of the Rev E manual I may have a
> problem with the resistance tests in the table on page 43.
> 
> J3 resistance to ground, after about 20 seconds is okay (6.6K which is >
> 5K).  However, Q1 and Q2 collector to ground start at about 30K but
> decrease over a similar time to only about 8K (significantly less than the
> required 10K).
> 
> Also the final test, D13 cathode to ground increases to about 9.4K after a
> similar time (which is still less than the require 10K).
> 
> Any thoughts on what might be wrong or are these reading okay to move
> forward to the powered test?  I'd rather not fry things before I even get
> started!  Thanks for any help.
> 
> 

Resistance measurements of components other than resistors depend to a
certain extent on the meter. I personally would not regard the differences
you have noted as significant. But check with Elecraft support if you would
prefer a definitive answer.

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