[Elecraft] Bricked KPA500

[Phillip Cowherd]

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> On Oct 12, 2025, at 8:29 AM, Ken Winterling via Elecraft <elecraft at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
> 
> Ray,
> 
> I have the same amp. I'm not trying to insult your intelligence but have
> you turned on the rear panel power switch?
> 
> *Ken*
> *WA2LBI*
> 
> 
> 
>> On Sun, Oct 12, 2025 at 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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