[Elecraft] KPQ100 bias adjustment

[Eugene Worth]

Thanks of Don and Ron!

I've got the picture now. 

gene
WG7GW

On Dec 1, 2011, at 9:57 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:

> Gene,
> 
> You must connect the DMM in series with the power supply.  Remove the positive lead from your power supply and connect the negative lead of your DMM to the power supply terminal, then connect the positive lead of your DMM to the + wire going to the KPA100.
> 
> The instructions are written for the normal installation where the KPA100 is installed in place of the QRP top cover, but the same thing applies - adjust the bias so the current increase is 400 mA.
> 
> I might suggest that you initially put the KPA100 on the K2 as called for in the instructions.  Then when all is working normally, move the KPA100 to the EC2 enclosure;  There is no need to complicate the picture by introducing extra variables into the situation.  Keep everything as simple as possible during the "bring up" steps, and then add the necessary complexity after those basic steps have been taken and operation verified.
> 
> 73,
> Don W3FPR