[Elecraft] [ELECRAFT] KPA500 NEW OWNER QUESTIONS.......

[john at kk9a.com]

I have not used ALC with any amplifier since transceivers switched to 
transistor finals. From what I have read on this list, using ALC 
improperly can cause distortion.  Just be very careful with your drive 
level. I believe that the KPA500 can handle 100 watts in bypass, 200 
watts may be pushing it. The KPA500 is a very nice amp and it is easy to 
use with any transceiver.

GL,
John KK9A


JIM LAGESON N0UR wrote
_Thu Feb 28 13:07:27 EST 2019_


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I have never owned an amp before and recently put together a KPA500. All
seems to be working well, but I have a few questions. I am using with a
IC-7300.

How important is the ALC cable? I notice it is not included in the Basic
Cabling Diagram in the manual but is discussed later in the manual.

If I were accidently to run 100 watts into the KPA500 will the PWRIN HI
Hard Fault/STBY protect itself before any damage is done. Would ALC 
protect
me from that?

Is it standard procedure to keep the KPA500 in line when turned off and 
not
in use? I see you may run up to 200 through the KPA500 in STBY.

Is there any concerns or settings on radio when running full break in on 
CW?

Thanks
Jim-N0UR