[Elecraft] KPA100 SWR Bridge Issue

Curt Milton wb8yyy at yahoo.com
Wed Jun 22 21:18:28 EDT 2016


Before I dismantle this thing one more time, curious if any sage info is available --
I noticed that with a dummy load plugged in, and operating at 5 watts -- I get a reasonable power reading but SWR is around 10:1.  It does not change at all as I tweak C1.  both outputs from the op amp are reading around 1 volt more or less.  both diodes are reading okay with my DVM.  both pots have been adjusted for 43k ohms per the instruction.  

maybe I damaged C1 is disassembly, or I don't have the windings connected to the PC board - but DVM affirms conductivity so at least one is attached.  yes I realize not much in this network, yet something is astray.  (no surprise that sensing a high SWR that the KPA won't do high power?)

73 Curt


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