[Elecraft] kpa500

[Gary Gregory]

*I'm waiting for the suggestion to write on the buttons with a
multi-colored felt pen...TIC

Gary
*
On 21 January 2012 09:58, Bob Wolbert, K6XX <k6xx at cruzio.com> wrote:

> My solution to the small OPER button? Use the menu command PWR ON > OPER to
> tell the amp to go straight to operate mode when switched on. This way, the
> large power button is the only control necessary. Whenever the amp is on,
> it
> is ready and active.
>
> 73 de Bob, K6XX
>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> > [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Andrew Faber
> > Sent: Friday, January 20, 2012 2:38 PM
> > To: Richard Squire - HB9ANM; elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] kpa500
> >
> > This is really a matter of personal preference.  I don't have
> > my KPA500
> > right in front of me, and it's hard to find the Operate
> > button at a glance,
> > particularly in dim light.  The buttons are small and in my
> > shack seem to
> > blend into the black background.  But it may look different to you.
> >   73, andy ae6y
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Richard Squire - HB9ANM
> > Sent: Friday, January 20, 2012 10:55 AM
> > To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] kpa500
> >
> > Come on, the buttons are just below the corresponding
> > figures/letters which
> > are white...
> > And these are visible even in dim light.
> > Doesn't that provide enough contrast?
> >
> > 73
> > Richard - HB9ANM
> >
> >
> > Andy Faber wrote
> > >
> > > I agree.  I'd like to see a replacement kit offered (ok to
> > charge for it)
> > > with buttons that have some contrast.  Particularly in dim
> > light, they are
> > > hard to see.
> > > 73, andy ae6y
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Bob
> > > Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2012 2:32 PM
> > > To: W2XB
> > > Cc: elecraft at .qth
> > > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] kpa500
> > >
> > > That is nit-picking!  However I had the same thought about
> > the buttons.
> > > Even if
> > > not to get contrast
> > > between the buttons and panel just to match for esthetics so it more
> > > closely
> > > looks like the KPA500
> > > was part of the set..   What color will they be on the KAT500?
> > >
> > > I'd buy a new set for the KPA500 if they were offered.....
> > >
> > > Old eyes here too.  Sure will be happy when the already ordered SVGA
> > > adapter
> > > shows up.
> > >
> > > 73,
> > > Bob
> > > K2TK    ex KN2TKR (1956) & K2TKR
> > >
> > > On 1/19/2012 4:53 PM, W2XB wrote:
> > >> Can't say enuff about the KPA500. Works like a charm.
> > Smooth as silk!!
> > >> Only
> > >> one thing bugs me.. hi hi
> > >> Wish the buttons were GRAY like the K3 and the P3. With my
> > old eyes I
> > >> have
> > >> to get up close at times to find the on button  :-))
> > >>
> > >> Don...w2xb
> > >>
> > >>
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Gary
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K3 #679, KPA-500 #018
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