[Elecraft] [KPA1500] Erratic KPA-1500 behavior

[Pete Smith N4ZR]

I don't think so, Everett, but thanks for the suggestion.

73, Pete N4ZR

On 3/27/2024 10:53 AM, Everett N4CY via groups.io wrote:
> Maybe something wrong with your antenna, Coax, or connectors.
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> On Wednesday, March 27, 2024, 9:19 AM, Pete Smith 
> <pete.n4zr at gmail.com> wrote:
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>     This morning, starting the CWT,  every few transmissions my amp
>     was faulting with the indication of excessive driving power (~67
>     watts vs 33 watts normally).  Each time, it would fault once, then
>     operate normally for a dozen or so transmissions before the next
>     fault.  Then, about 10 minutes into the hour, the faults stopped
>     happening.  The K-3 showed 33 watts throughout
>
>     I checked the KPA-1500 log, and all it shows is the "power input"
>     fault.  What could be causing this erroneous indication of
>     excessive drive?  A sticky relay?
>
>     -- 
>     73, Pete N4ZR
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