[Elecraft] Fw: Checking KPA relays

[n0jrn]

> Hi Tom:
>
> Astron VS-35m
>
> New supply even though I've had it in the closet for quite some time. 
> Course,   I'll use my lack of use as my excuse for the mess I've been 
> trying to figure out.     LOL
>
> Guess what Don ????
>
> You know this very nice power supply I've been using for testing my KPA100 
> has a current adjustment on it.
>
> It works really good when you turn up the current control so it isn't 
> limiting how much draw you put on it.
>
> I did all the tests I planned for this evening.  Everything came out 
> within specs.   So,   while testing again I noted that when the amp 
> dropped out of TX,    K1 or K2 would click and the word    "  ELECRAFT " 
> came up in the display on the K2.     It struck me that meant I was 
> loosing power to the K2.   It was actually shutting off and coming back on 
> very quickly.
>
> I figured    "  what the heck "   so I hooked up both low current and high 
> current supplies and retested.  Still dropping out of TX but the K2 no 
> longer restarting.
>
> WOW,      had I left a bad solder joint on the power cord I made up or 
> what ??????
>
> NOPE            but I had neglected to turn up the current control on the 
> Astron so it was limiting my output by cutting off the current at around 
> 12 amps.         LOL   LOL
>
> I can't believe I've been sitting here pulling my hair out over something 
> so simple.
>
> I was just about to send this post to list when TOM ask what supply I was 
> using and if it was metered.    Reached down and turned the current 
> control up and got 107 watts out of the KPA100 like a champ.
>
> SO,      give me that cone shaped hat so I can put it back on and sit in 
> the corner for awhile.........
>
> LOL
>
> Many thanks to the all who have offered assistance and to Don for his 
> patience.    This problem has been solved.
>
> BACK TO THE KISS RULE
>
> 73             Jerry           N0JRN
> On 12/20/2009 7:39:08 PM, Tom Hammond (n0ss at embarqmail.com) wrote:
>> Jerry:
>>
>> What are you using for a power supply?  Brand & ratings?  Metered?
>