[Elecraft] KPA500 Mod Kit?

[David F. Reed]

Sorry I missed it, but what is this mod for? Is it Elecraft approved?

Thanks & 73 de W5SV - Dave



> On Jul 10, 2018, at 06:02, Petr, OK1RP/M0SIS <indians at xsmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> 
> upon some emails regarding this modification procedure steps I am sharing
> this note also over here on the reflector. (I am sorry if its bothering for
> someone...)
> 
> I am recommending after several mods done - when Q5 is removed > do not
> install new BU931T back to its place for now. Go to another step > remove
> R5.
> After that step solder the new BU931T transistor to Q5 position and follow
> another steps normally.
> 
> If you will do it according to Elecraft manual then you will find that there
> is quite small space around and it is too narrow to put your soldering tip
> in between big transistors to remove the R5... You are also in risky to
> damage parts by hot tip.
> 
> I am planning to put attention to my blog and modify my article accordingly
> over here:
> http://ok1rp.blogspot.com/2017/02/elecraft-kpa500-lpf-tr-switch-rework.html
> 
> In case of troubles I can help with parts like transistors or other parts.
> (I made this modification on several KPA500 for Elecrafters) 
> 
> Hope it will help.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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