[Elecraft] KPA-500 questions

[David Christ]

It should be no problem to get the cord you need.  From the photo it 
appears that the end of the power cable is a standard IEC C13 female 
plug connector as used on so many computers and other electronic 
devices.   A quick search on Google or your favorite supplier should 
let you find the cord you need.  Or the adaptor you need.

The comment on UK is significant.  I know that a lot of UK power 
cords have a fuse in the plug. 
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BS_1363 > I would expect that it would 
be prudent to verify that the fuse is the correct size for the device 
and that you have spares.

I think they do some of their premises wiring quite different from US 
practise.  Specifically the ring circuit 
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ring_circuit> which can deliver a very 
high current.

Perhaps our friends over the pond can provide accurate and definitive 
information

David K0LUM.

At 5:57 PM +0100 4/6/11, David Pratt wrote:
>In a recent message, Mike Fatchett <w0mu at w0mu.com> writes
>>
>>Can we purchase the European AC cord as it might be handy for those who
>>travel abroad.
>
>Bear in mind, Mike, if you travel to the UK you will need yet a
>different cord.  In Great Britain with have a different power plug to
>mainland Europe.
>
>Perhaps UK purchasers of the KPA-500 will get a discount. ;-)
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