[Elecraft] [KPA500] Fan Control from KPA500 Utility?

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On Thu, 17 Oct 2013 12:27:53 -0700 (PDT), W5UXH wrote:

>  I tested first with ^FC3; since that is the highest
> minimum speed I want and at first thought it did not work because of other
> noises in the shack.  But ^FC5; left no doubt!

But why not let the thermostatic controller do its thing?  And, if it is
kicking up to high speed in a QSO, you must be doing some very high duty
cycle QSOs, i.e. talking continuously or working AM with long
transmissions.  Mine never seems to go above about 4, when pushing
things a bit, unless I'm on 6M, then it will run a bit higher during
long ones.  What does your thermometer read normally?  Mine occasionally
goes above 51C, where the first audible fan noise appears, but very
quickly drops off after that.  I also monitor the exhaust temp with an
electronic sensor in the grill of the fan.  I'm quite surprised how cool
things run in the auto mode (norm).  Temps will run higher if you are
running some reflected power too.

Gary
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