[Elecraft] KPA500 Main Power - ON 24/7/365?

[Buck]

If you leave it "on," the power supply is energized.  A surge on the 
line could fry the unit.  It happened to me with a Yaesu Quadra.

k4ia, Buck
K3s# 11497
Honor Roll  8B DXCC
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On 10/20/2020 12:16 AM, Jack W9JH wrote:
> Is there any harm in leaving the KPA500 rear MAIN Power Switch ‘ON', 24/7/365? (not the front panel power button).
> 
> I have done that with my KPA500 at the home station with no problem, but wondered about doing it at the remote site? I can operate the front panel “ON” button and “OPER/STBY” switch remotely so the amp is not running full-time, just the internal power supply.
> 
> 73,
> Jack W9JH
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