[Elecraft] KPA500 Clicks

[Steve AI9T]

Thanks for all the comments on the KPA500 Clicks. Looks like I'm not the 
only one that has noticed it. I guess I won't worry about it.
I have had the AMP for a few months now and have been very satisfied 
with it so far.

Thanks again!

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73

Steve AI9T

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On 1/26/2014 3:03 PM, Steve AI9T wrote:
> During a couple recent RTTY contest I have noticed that my KPA500 is 
> making a noise. It kind of sounds like a relay clicking in and out. 
> When I first noticed it I thought it was a fan relay or something to 
> do with the fan. But after hearing this longer it seems to be related 
> to the temp.  It clicks in an out around the temps of 62C and 56C. It 
> kind or reminds me of an old radiator warming up and cooling off. I 
> took the cover off yesterday and checked the nut that holds the  
> transformer in place. I thought maybe that spring washer might be a 
> little loose but it wasn't.
>
> Anyone else ever notice this? Hopefully it is not a serious problem.
>
> Thanks
>