[Elecraft] KPA500 Issue

[AG0N-3055]

> .... when I switch it from
> Stby to Oper, the level of received signals drops by around 5 or 6 s
> points. It still transmits fine and there are no adverse SWR indications or
> loose co-ax plugs. It does the same on all bands.

Sounds like bad PIN DIODE situation, but I'll let those who are more
expert at them take that on.

> I switch back to Stby and the received signals return to normal.

Just for reference, on six meters, using WSJT10 for FSK441 MS, I see one
db drop in my JT measured band (white) noise between the KPA STBY and
OPER modes.

Gary
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