[Elecraft] Extra Protection For KPA500?

Don Wilhelm donwilh at embarqmail.com
Thu Mar 5 18:16:29 EST 2020


Rick,

When you move into the new shack location, consider getting the new AUX 
cables from Elecraft.  If your original ones have a large (about 1/4 
inch diameter) cable, the new ones are smaller and more flexible.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 3/5/2020 5:57 PM, Rick Bates, NK7I wrote:
> Don et al,
> 
> On occasion the signal that the amp goes into Operate mode is not passed 
> along (or received, I don't know which), which means that the K3 will 
> operate at higher than required drive level, for a moment only because 
> the KPA500 will fault VERY quickly protecting everything.
> 
> However, I am unable to come up with a viable pair of suspenders, so I 
> simply try to be more aware when the amp goes hot.
> 
> The reverse can be true too; the K3 thinks the amp is still in operate 
> (but it isn't) and transmits at lower than expected output.
> 


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