Darrell, The relays in the KPA100 and KAT100 are NOT latching. Latching relays are used in the K2 and the KAT2 to reduce current draw.
As I recall, the thought process was that those operating at the 100 watt level would be using a power supply that would produce at least 17 Amps, and a few extra milliamps to keep the relays pulled in would not be a major concern - as opposed to the base K2 (and KAT2) which is designed for low current and therefore uses latching relays. 73, Don W3FPR > -----Original Message----- > > Are the relays in the KAT100 the latching type or do they draw > current as long > as they are in the operated state? > -- > Darrell Bellerive > Amateur Radio Stations VA7TO and VE7CLA > Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada > _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
