[Elecraft] OT: Need Antenna Help

2022-06-10 Thread eric norris via Elecraft
Dear Gang: I can no longer work up on my small tower, and need to find someone who does antenna work professionally or semi-pro in the south San Francisco bay area.  Please email me any recommendations off-list Thanks! 73, Eric WD6DBM 

Re: [Elecraft] KX3/KPA100/Powerwerx Question

2022-06-10 Thread Alan Bloom
Dein Englisch ist viel besser als mein Deutsch! On 6/10/22 15:44, df...@darc.de wrote: Or this. While vacuuming it’s recommended to block the fan so it cannot rotate. In some cases, when the blades are driven bei the airflow too fast, the fan works as a generator and sends some voltage into

Re: [Elecraft] KX3/KPA100/Powerwerx Question

2022-06-10 Thread df...@darc.de
Or this. While vacuuming it’s recommended to block the fan so it cannot rotate. In some cases, when the blades are driven bei the airflow too fast, the fan works as a generator and sends some voltage into the unit - which can be harmless but also can destroy sensitive electronics (if there is

Re: [Elecraft] KX3/KPA100/Powerwerx Question

2022-06-10 Thread Hank via Elecraft
I assume RF power level settings for the KXPA100 and K3 are the same? I had similar issues with the Powerwerx, but it occurs only with loads above 15 amps for any length of time.  The fan noise was so loud it was annoying.  With some age on the supply it's much worse.  I swapped to an Astron

Re: [Elecraft] KX3/KPA100/Powerwerx Question

2022-06-10 Thread Kevin McQuiggin
I suggest taking the lid off of the power supply and inspecting the fan for dust. It can accumulate and affect the free rotation of the fan, generating noise. A vacuuming might be in order. 73, Kevin VE7ZD/KN7Q On June 10, 2022 1:18:51 a.m. PDT, "df...@darc.de" wrote: >Maybe it’s the

Re: [Elecraft] KX3/KPA100/Powerwerx Question

2022-06-10 Thread df...@darc.de
Maybe it’s the cooling fan of the power supply. When more power is needed the supply gets warmer and the fan spins faster - so you can hear it then. If it’s too annoying, there are more quiet fans with which you could replace the original fan. 73 Hans, DF3DD > Am 10.06.2022 um 07:37