[Elecraft] Bricked KPA500

[Dean L/ K2WW]

Ray
Out of curiosity ,
How did you make out with your amp?

73
Dean K2WW

On Sun, Oct 12, 2025, 9:03 AM Ray Fallen via Elecraft <
elecraft at mailman.qth.net> wrote:

> Good Day...
>
> I have a KPA500 (S/N 1914) that
>  has been stored in a climate controlled
>  storage unit and my home for the last 4-1/2
>  years.
>
> Worked fine when I boxed it up to move.
>
> I checked the 220V circuit to the amp at the wall,
>  checked the power cord,
>  checked the fuses,
>  checked the appropriate voltage (220V) on the fuse block.
>
> Removed the covers and reseated and cleaned all connections with ProGold.
>
> The interlock switch seems to be working properly i.e. it clicks when I put
> the
>  top cover in place.
>
> Nada.
>
> It is absolutely dead...no sign of life at all.
>
> Any ideas before it goes back to Elecraft?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Ray - ND8L
> The Villages, Florida
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