[Elecraft] KPA-1500 power supply fan noise

[Larry (K8UT)]

Peter

I built a slightly longer cable to match the length of the control cable 
that came with the amplifier (about 3 feet longer if I recall 
correctly).

This allows the PS to operate "remote" in a closet with the door closed.

-larry (K8UT)

------ Original Message ------
From: "Peter Dougherty" <lists at w2irt.net>
To: Elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Sent: 2020-05-23 10:33:19 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 power supply fan noise

>Is there any way to power off the fans (or lower their RPM) on the PSU if
>the amp is in standby mode?
>
>I would like to keep my rig on 6m throughout the day during the Es season.
>The problem is my 6m antenna is on antenna port 2 on the KPA, which requires
>the amp to be powered up. I only need to TX when a new grid pops up, but I
>do like to monitor the band during the day while I'm working. My XYL is
>working from home, and is in the same room for about 9 or 10 hours a day,
>and the noise after 10 minutes was too much for her. Any suggestions?
>
>Please-n-thanks.
>
>---------------------------------------------
>73 and Good DX
>Peter, W2IRT
>
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