[Elecraft] Erratic KPA-1500 behavior

2024-03-27 Thread Pete Smith N4ZR
This morning, starting the CWT,  every few transmissions my amp was faulting with the indication of excessive driving power (~67 watts vs 33 watts normally).  Each time, it would fault once, then operate normally for a dozen or so transmissions before the next fault. Then, about 10 minutes into

Re: [Elecraft] [KPA1500] Erratic KPA-1500 behavior

2024-03-27 Thread Pete Smith N4ZR
I don't think so, Everett, but thanks for the suggestion. 73, Pete N4ZR On 3/27/2024 10:53 AM, Everett N4CY via groups.io wrote: Maybe something wrong with your antenna, Coax, or connectors. Sent from the all new AOL app for iOS

Re: [Elecraft] Erratic KPA-1500 behavior

2024-03-27 Thread AJ8MH Radio
I see some reports of K3 overshoot when changing bands or adjusting drive.  That would cause excessive drive.  Performing the re-calibration procedure may correct the problem. On 3/27/2024 10:18 AM, Pete Smith N4ZR wrote: This morning, starting the CWT,  every few transmissions my amp was fau

[Elecraft] Elecraft & Accessory Items For Sale: Update

2024-03-27 Thread Doug Hensley
Spring Cleaning Update: 1. A new Elecraft MH2 mic for the K2. $79.95 + $8 shipping (+5% pp if used). Comes with mobile handset hanger-clip, the necessary K2 parts to add the microphone input to the K2 as well as Elecraft's data-sheet; 2. A new W2 to P3 cat 5/6 data-link cable, $24.95 + $4 s

[Elecraft] RRC-1216H

2024-03-27 Thread EA6BF, Josep via Elecraft
Looking for a RRC-1216H switch box to control my KPA500 remotely. Do any of you have one and don’t use it.? I’ll be happy to buy it.! 73, Josep EA6BF www.ea6bf.com BUG #256 - CWops #3072 - FOC #2182 (ex 1724) - CTDXCC - HSC #2016 _