[Elecraft] KPA1500 Repai turn-around

[Hal Massey]

It’s not likely directly due to the fact that they are solid state amps. 
BSEE and MSEE here as Larry Esau can attest to...

> On Jun 22, 2025, at 10:30 AM, Hank Blackwood via Elecraft <elecraft at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
> 
> I’m not sure if it’s solid state amps or what. My AL-1200 tube amp is 12 years old and has had a fair amount of use - especially RTTY. The only issue it has ever had is the meter lamps burning out. Ameritron/MFJ sent an LED upgrade kit 6 years ago and they have been fine ever since. 
> 
> KPA500 and ALS-600 have both been sent back to their respective motherships for transistor finals.  About 4 years old for each. 
> 
> Hank
> K4HYJ
> 
>> On Jun 21, 2025, at 5:37 PM, Larry Esau via Elecraft <elecraft at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
>> 
>> Mine is 6 years old, Elecraft had it 2 weeks for repair not counting
>> shipping time, came back 8 weeks ago, replaced both LDMOS, one was dead, amp
>> put out half power - they also installed several updates, cost $1K. Seemed
>> reasonable, my Alpha required a blower replacement at about the same age,
>> and another one since.
>> 
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