[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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