[Elecraft] Killed the KPA500 :)

Bob McGraw K4TAX rmcgraw at blomand.net
Mon Nov 19 17:43:15 EST 2018


This still confirms the KPA500 is a darn near bullet proof amplifier.   
And likewise from the company, excellent support.

Glad the issue was only minimal damage.

73

Bob, K4TAX


On 11/19/2018 4:30 PM, Michael Walker wrote:
> Just an update on the repair
>
> Turns out that the first part of the 6M LPF took the hit on the amp
> resulting in a CAP or 2 vapourizing.  AKA - phasers set to kill.  This
> required no special electronic skills to find.  You could see it and smell
> it.
>
> The support team at Elecraft got back to me and the required parts to
> repair the board are on the way.  Nice job guys.
>
> Mike va3mw
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