[Elecraft] KPA1500 Power Supply Issue

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

Looks like Don beat me to the punch.  (I'm reading to slow today ;-)

Thanks Don!

73,
Eric
elecraft.com
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> On Feb 17, 2019, at 4:19 PM, paule408--- via Elecraft <elecraft at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
> 
> Don, thanks so much for your swift reply and great suggestion. 
> I re-seated the grey control cable and snugged it up and the amp is working fine now!
> Problem solved! (Cockpit error)
> 
> Thanks all, 
> Paul N6PSE
>    On Sunday, February 17, 2019, 3:53:59 PM PST, Don Wilhelm <donwilh at embarqmail.com> wrote:  
> 
> Paul,
> 
> Be certain the control cable between the KPA1500 RF deck and the power 
> supply is seated properly and the jackscrews tightened.  The fact that 
> the KPA1500 power switch does nothing is an indicator that the cable may 
> have some problem.
> 
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
> 
>> On 2/17/2019 6:41 PM, paule408--- via Elecraft wrote:
>> Last August, I had my KPA1500 repaired by Elecraft as one PA transistor failed. They replaced both PA transistors and sent it back to me under warranty. Only the RF deck was shipped to Elecraft. The KPA1500 power supply stayed home unplugged during this time,.
>> I kept using my backup Amp until today when I removed the KPA1500 from the box and installed it in my shack. I connected everything up and connected the power supply to my 220v outlet.
>> Upon powering up the Power Supply, only the AC On green LED lights. Nothing from the HV Supply or LV Supply LEDs on the power supply. The RF deck does not power on.
>> I have re-seated the heavy red/black cables several times as well as unplugged and plugged in the power supply several times, however the power supply does not seem to provide power to the RF deck.
>> Before I pack it up and ship it back to Elecraft, is there anything else that I should check?
>> Thanks,
>> Paul N6PSE
> 
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