[Elecraft] KPA1500 and FT8

[Michael Eberle]

Carl,

Not sure about the KPA1500 but I believe the limit on the KPA500 is 
90C.  It is normal for the fan to come on and speed up automatically at 
particular temperatures. I set up some of the macro buttons in the 
KPA500 utility for various fan speeds.  If I run a high duty cycle 
digital mode, I will kick the fan up on the highest setting before 
operating.  Don't think I have had it up to 75C, but it will usually run 
in the 60s if making lots of back to back QSOs.

73,

Mike - KI0HA


On 3/3/2018 08:40, Carl Yaffey wrote:
> Tried full power on 20M FT8 this morning in order to work weak Russian. Temp gets as high as 75C. Loud fan kicks in. Hope this is normal.
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