[Elecraft] Looking for a KPA500 Schematic

[David Anderson]

Lots of people like to have an understanding of what is under the hood, whether they can fix it or not. ;-)

BTW it isn't that hard to find a copy on the Internet, I am rather surprised Elecraft don't supply them with the amplifiers, it never crossed my mind that they wouldn't. 

73

David Anderson GM4JJJ 

> On 27 Mar 2015, at 17:40, Scott Manthe <scott.manthe at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Why would you want a schematic? If it's new, Elecraft will fix it free. I'm all for being able to troubleshoot my gear, but if I buy something new and it fails within the warranty period, I'm not going to waste my time trying to fix it, the manufacturer will.
> 
> 73,
> Scott, N9AA
> 
> 
>> On 3/27/15 12:44 PM, Harry Yingst via Elecraft wrote:
>> I also would like the schematic
>> 
>> My NEW KPA500 also just failed today
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> 
>>       From: Phil Hystad <phystad at mac.com>
>>  To: Jerry Knowlton <w1ie at jetbroadband.com>
>> Cc: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
>>  Sent: Friday, March 27, 2015 12:07 PM
>>  Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Looking for a KPA500 Schematic
>>    Jerry,
>> 
>> You might try my tested and very successful method of working on Elecraft gear.
>> 
>> 1.  Open up the cabinet (top and bottom).
>> 2.  Observe the components inside, looking at each one, contemplating issues,
>>     and possible problems.
>> 3.  Place the cabinet back together.
>> 4.  Ship off to Elecraft.
>> 
>> Works every time.  Of course, there are other techniques I have heard about involving
>> some variant of home surgery methods.
>> 
>> Good luck,
>> 
>> 73, phil, K7PEH
> 
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