[Elecraft] KPA500 question about cooling

[Richard Gillingham]

Very well.  
Generally I do try to "Do as the manufacturer says."  Especially with expensive stuff still under warranty..
Fortunately I built my own shelving for the shack and I've got room for the KAT500 just above the amp.  All's well.  

Thanks for the heads up on the overly protective caution in the manual.  Maybe we'll see a change soon.

73
Gil, W1RG


> From: ron at cobi.biz
> To: w1rg at hotmail.com; elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: RE: [Elecraft] KPA500 question about cooling
> Date: Mon, 27 May 2013 08:03:34 -0700
> 
> 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
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Richard Gillingham
> Sent: Monday, May 27, 2013 6:31 AM
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> 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
>