[Elecraft] KPA500 kit with problems

[Barry Simpson]

Hi Ron

I seem to recall that I had a similar sort of problem when I first
connected my KPA500. I think it was either that I had plugged in the cable
from the K3 into the wrong socket on the back of the KPA500 - there are
two- and/or I had not enabled the KPA500 in the K3 menu.

Perhaps you can recheck those.

73

Barry  VK2BJ

On 22 December 2012 02:42, Ron W3ZV <w3zv at verizon.net> wrote:

> It appears that I am the problem. Somehow I have messed up a perfectly
> good KPA500 kit.
>
> I purchased the cable kit for the KPA500. I have the 15 pin cable
> connected from the K3 to the KPA500. The major problem seems to be a lack
> of two way communication between the KPA500 and the K3. Making changes on
> the K3 has no effect on the KPA500. The KPA500 does not change bands, or
> show any output on the meter. Using the band buttons on the KPA500 produces
> erratic results on the KPA500 display. Pushing the 20 meter band button
> changes the display to 15 meters. The 12 meter button changes the display
> to 6 meters. The strange thing is that the K3 changes to the band indicated
> on the KPA500 band button. I checked the 15 pin cable connections and it
> looks good.
>
> I spoke to Elecraft support. The suggestion was to open up the amp and
> check the ribbon cables. I did this and as far as I can tell, the cables
> were all good. Red line to pin 1. All pins covered. Of course this happens
> on a Friday night before a holiday weekend.
>
> Anyone want to take a shot a bailing out the guy with ten thumbs?
>
> Ron W3ZV
>
>
> Ron W3ZV
>
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