[Elecraft] KPA500 Clicks & Pops

[Bob McGraw K4TAX]

Mine is a KPA500-F s/n 3519 thus it is factory assembled.

73

Bob, K4TAX


On 10/16/2018 4:13 PM, Dennis Moore wrote:
> I rarely hear anything from my KPA500-F. Serious question, I wonder if 
> those with the kit experience more noise than those with factory 
> assembled units?
>
> Dennis NJ6G
>
>
> On 10/14/2018 19:52, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote:
>> What is the recommended solution to stopping the clicks and pops from 
>> the KPA500 as the amp heats during transmission and cools during 
>> receive?  I've seen one that suggested replacing the screws in the Z 
>> bracket with 4-40 x 1/4".    Any traction to this?
>>
>> The amp performs absolutely fantastic.  The clicks and pops are more 
>> annoying when working high duty cycle modes.
>>
>> Thanks in advance.
>>
>> 73
>>
>> Bob, K4TAX
>>
>> KPA500 s/n 3519 
>
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