[Elecraft] KPA-1500 failing

[N4ZR]

I just fixed a very similar problem with my station - I could run 100 
watts to my Carolina Windom all day, but it failed instantly at 1500 
watts. The problem turned out to be a very nice-looking 
factory-installed PL-259 feeding the antenna.  Looking inside revealed 
carbon tracking, etc., so out it went.

73, Pete N4ZR
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On 9/27/2019 9:42 AM, Charlie T wrote:
> I would request that any solution one finds for their KPA-1500 failing, be
> posted on this forum, even if it's (typically like me) cockpit error.
> We have seen many "My KPA-1500 died" listings.
> These are obviously quite disconcerting to us potential buyers (again like
> me).
>   
> Often, the original poster later replies that a squirrel, or something ate
> the coax or,  got fried across the feed point, etc.,  completely exonerating
> Elecraft (whew !).
>
> Occasionally it IS a production fault that is fixed (promptly) under
> warranty.
>
> PLEASE let us know about the fix and don't leave us hanging.
>
> 73, Charlie k3ICH
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