[Elecraft] KPA1500 temps

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

Hi Cort,

This is totally normal for the amp in high duty cycle carrier modes like RTTY.  
Also, it will automatically protect itself with margin if the temp at the PA 
transistors gets too high.

73,
Eric
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On 3/26/2019 10:18 AM, Courtney Judd wrote:
> I love my KPA1500 but I am somewhat concerned with the temp indicated on
> the readout. Doing RTTY I get a 80C reading and loud fan which I think
> is high. I also have a small probe on the top vent which shows 120 deg F
> exhaust temp which is not bad. Should I be concerned here? I am also a
> big fan of external fans. My previous amps all had external fans which
> helped.... thinking about putting several small fans along the bottom
> front and maybe on the top vent to aid in moving exhaust air away. Good
> or bad idea? Any ideas or thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks 73's
> Cort K4WI
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