[Elecraft] Killed the KPA500 :)

[Bob McGraw K4TAX]

You can configure the amp via the MENU to power up in the stand-by mode. Also have it go to stand-by when changing bands.  

You should have the amp connected to the K3 via the multi conductor cable and not use the amp key cable.   

The amp follows the radio and none of this will happen. 

Bob, K4TAX


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> On Nov 16, 2018, at 7:52 AM, Michael Walker <va3mw at portcredit.net> wrote:
> 
> I have the schematics, as someone was kind enough to send them to me.
> 
> Yes, I forgot the KPA500 powers up in Operate.  It is the only Amp I own
> that does this.
> 
> I will mention it to Elecraft when I chat with them later today and suggest
> the default should be the other way around.
> 
> Mike va3mw
> 
> 
>> On Fri, Nov 16, 2018 at 8:27 AM ANDY DURBIN <a.durbin at msn.com> wrote:
>> 
>> "The unit was powered on and it came up in operate mode while the HF radio
>> was in TX at 100w on 6M. End result is that the magic smoke got out. :)"
>> 
>> 
>> I suspect this is a very common mistake for ops who sometimes use the amp
>> and sometimes operate barefoot. I thought the KPA500 was designed to
>> protect against that user error. Seems I was wrong.
>> 
>> 
>> Suggest you contact support for schematics. Unless their policy has
>> changed recently they will provide them to you.
>> 
>> 
>> Andy, k3wyc
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