[Elecraft] KPA500 troubles

[W4GRJ]

Got the KPA500 back from Elecraft.
Problem found: L22 and other components in the 60M low pass filter circuit
burnt through the LPF PCB.
Repair $650 later: Replaced low pass filter module and installed QSK mod.

On the phone I asked what caused the failure, answer was no idea other than
component failure.
I understand stuff fails but I thought I would get more than 2 years before
a major expensive failure.

Previously had a Ameritron ALS-600 for 5+ years never a problem, sold it to
purchase the KPA500.

Sometimes the grass is not greener.

Jack
W4GRJ




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