One other thought I will test as soon as I get home in a few, Does the 1500 internal meter work when in standby and no keying line from radio? I was using the amp metering and not external to check pass thru.
Dave wo2x Sent from my waxed string and tin cans. > On Oct 19, 2018, at 9:24 AM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft > <e...@elecraft.com> wrote: > > Tell the front desk I suggested you talk to Rene, our lead engineering tech > on the 1500. > > Eric > elecraft.com > _..._ > > > >> On Oct 19, 2018, at 6:22 AM, Dave <rocke...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> Thanks Eric >> >> I am seeing something different and will call after they open. >> >> Thank you >> Dave wo2x >> >> Sent from my waxed string and tin cans. >> >>> On Oct 19, 2018, at 9:20 AM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft >>> <e...@elecraft.com> wrote: >>> >>> Hi Dave, >>> >>> When in standby mode the KPA1500 RF deck is bypassed by a relay and >>> absolutely passes driver power from input to antenna without any amp keying >>> required. If you think you are seeing something different, please contact >>> supp...@elecraft.com and they will help you figure it out. >>> >>> 73, >>> Eric >>> elecraft.com >>> _..._ >>> >>> >>> >>>> On Oct 19, 2018, at 5:06 AM, David Decoons <rocke...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> I found my KPA1500 does not have RF passthrough in standby unless the >>>> radio provides amp keying. Is this by design and any way to disable this >>>> “feature”? >>>> >>>> I use a program called DDUtil which limits power out per band to prevent >>>> accidental overdrive of the amp. When DDUtil is in standby it disables the >>>> radio’s amp keying line and sets radio to 100 watts automatically. >>>> >>>> Thanks >>>> Dave wo2x >>>> >>>> >>>> Sent from Mail for Windows 10 >>>> >>>> ______________________________________________________________ >>>> Elecraft mailing list >>>> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >>>> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >>>> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >>>> >>>> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >>>> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >>>> Message delivered to eric.swa...@elecraft.com ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
