[Elecraft] KPA500 question about cooling

Ron D'Eau Claire ron at cobi.biz
Mon May 27 11:03:34 EDT 2013


Aha. You caught something that needs fixing Gil. I'm not an Elecraft
employee but do write some of their manuals. The 2" spec goes way back
before the KAT500 was released. When the KAT500 came along, the engineers
insisted the smaller spacing on top afforded by the KAT500 feet was adequate
clearance.

73 Ron AC7AC

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Sent: Monday, May 27, 2013 6:31 AM
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 question about cooling

Yes.  
The very first statement under Installation in the KPA500 owner's manual is
the following:

"IMPORTANT:  Provide at least 2 inches (5 cm) clearance behind the fan and
above the amplifier for proper air flow."

Nuf said.

73, 
Gil, W1RG



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