[Elecraft] KPA500 PA DISS fault

[Glenn Anderson]

I had the same problem about a year ago.  It's a problem with the output PIN diode switch. There will be a burned toroid in the output switch circuit. I sent mine back for repair. It's been working fine since.Good luck,Glenn WB5TUF 
-------- Original message --------From: Rajiv Dewan <rmdewan at gmail.com> Date: 7/16/23  08:45  (GMT-06:00) To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] KPA500 PA DISS fault Hello,   My KPA500 developed a PA DISS fault right the start of the VHF contest operating FT8 on 6m.  It is:* showing this message on all bands.   The antenna is fine.  (1.2 SWR)* same fault even when feeding a good dummy load* I smelt acrid smoke :(What do you think I should check or do?Thanks for any tips,Best,Raj N2RD-- --Rajiv Dewan, N2RD______________________________________________________________Elecraft mailing listHome: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htmPost: mailto:Elecraft at mailman.qth.netThis list hosted by: http://www.qsl.netPlease help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.htmlMessage delivered to wb5tuf at comcast.net