[Elecraft] KPA500 Dead

[Alan - G4GNX]

Yes, we're supposed to have some technical background, but by asking 
"where do I start" tends to indicate that there might just be an 
insufficiency of necessary knowledge. I would hate to see someone die, 
because I had failed to speak out. :-)

I also built several Elecraft products, including a couple of KPA500s, 
and the manual clearly indicates screwing the lid down, before powering 
up. There's a good reason for that.

My apologies to the OP. I have no wish to offend you.

73,

Alan. G4GNX


------ Original Message ------
From: "Jim Brown" <jim at audiosystemsgroup.com>
To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Sent: 05/06/2020 19:02:23
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Dead

>On 6/5/2020 9:33 AM, Alan - G4GNX wrote:
>>Unless you really know what you're doing, then you should not remove the lid. Fault finding could easily result in the need to power up and expose yourself to many hidden dangers.
>
>Ummm -- we're hams, and are supposed to have at least some technical background. If we can't open up a product like one of the Elecraft rigs and at least look around we ought to send our boxtop license back to the government agency that issued it. That doesn't mean that we should attempt circuit board level troubleshooting.
>
>Elecraft sells most of their products as kits that require minimal assembly of pre-tested circuit boards and other components. I built two K3s, a KX3, two P3s with SVGA boards, and a KPA500. The KPA1500 is not available as a kit.
>
>73, Jim K9YC
>