[Elecraft] KPA500 Serial 0194 Done!

[Dana Roode]

Hi Bruce, built my KPA500 (# 166) last Sunday afternoon.  Had a pause
when I fired it up for the first time and got a fault - had the top
off, easy fix.  I too was short flat head screws for the top cover,
but found enough in the spares bag.  My LEDs lined up ok with my
finger.  No problem with ribbon cable.

  dana


On Sun, Jul 24, 2011 at 10:40 AM, Bruce W1UJR <w1ujr at mac.com> wrote:
> Just finished up serial # 1094, nice kit, takes about 5 hours or so if you're enjoying the process.
> On the air flawlessly this afternoon, photos up at http://www.w1ujr.net/elecraft_builds.htm
>
> A few observations:
>
> LEDS
> Metering LEDS not very straight or level, was somewhat disappointed with the installation
> job on the LEDs, many are not installed in line or level. Tempted to touch that up
> myself as I have a nice rework station, but thought I'd call Elecraft first. I won't care
> so much if it were something like the W1 wattmeter, but on a product the cost of the
> amp, I know that Elecraft can do better.
> Anyone else notice this?
>
> Missing Hardware
> I'm short almost all of the flat head screws for the top.
> Thought I misplaced a bag, double checked, I was very
> careful to measure screw length though out the build.
> Anyone else have a problem with this?
>
> Ribbon Cable
> Anyone short the ribbon cable for front display?
> I remember these back in the days of the early PCs,
> think you can just pop off the back plastic cover
> and punchdown the cable at another spot.
>
> Love the product, these are just some feedback points and questions.
>
>
> Cordially,
> Bruce J. Howes W1UJR
> www.W1UJR.net
>
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