Re: [Elecraft] Interconnecting KPA500 to KTA500 and ANAN7000dle

2021-07-05 Thread Tom Berry
On 7/5/2021 12:48 PM, Jack Brindle via Elecraft wrote: Do you really need the 15-pin AUXIO cable? The ANAN doesn’t speak Auxbus, so unless it outputs the BCD signals that the KPA500 (but not the KAT500) uses, then the AuxIO cable won’t do you any good. Remember, the KPA and KAT do not

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Power Entry Module

2021-06-13 Thread Tom Berry
j http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) On Jun 13, 2021, at 10:41 AM, Tom Berry wrote: Does anybody know where I can get a power switch for the KPA500. It's the power switch on the back of the amp. Elecraft part number (Main Power Entry Module (Corcom)) E620184. I have emailed Elecraft with no response. Than

[Elecraft] KPA500 Power Entry Module

2021-06-13 Thread Tom Berry
Does anybody know where I can get a power switch for the KPA500. It's the power switch on the back of the amp. Elecraft part number (Main Power Entry Module (Corcom)) E620184. I have emailed Elecraft with no response. Thanks Tom AA4VV

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Dead

2020-06-05 Thread Tom Berry
On 6/5/2020 2:41 PM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote: You say you checked the "fuse" and it is OK.   In fact, there are two fuses.  If either has failed the amp won't power on.   Then check the voltage at the outlet from where the amp is powered. If you don't know where to start looking,.if

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Dead

2020-06-05 Thread Tom Berry
On 6/5/2020 2:10 PM, Alan - G4GNX wrote: Yes, we're supposed to have some technical background, but by asking "where do I start" tends to indicate that there might just be an insufficiency of necessary knowledge. I would hate to see someone die, because I had failed to speak out. :-) I also

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Dead

2020-06-05 Thread Tom Berry
On 6/5/2020 2:02 PM, Jim Brown wrote: On 6/5/2020 9:33 AM, Alan - G4GNX wrote: Unless you really know what you're doing, then you should not remove the lid. Fault finding could easily result in the need to power up and expose yourself to many hidden dangers. Ummm -- we're hams, and are

[Elecraft] KPA500 Dead

2020-06-05 Thread Tom Berry
I was operating on FT8  20 meters for quite a long time with my KPA500 running about 400 watts and heard a few pops (like something arching).  Heard it a few more times then the amp went off. Now it will not power on.  No lights, nothing.  I checked the fuse and it is OK. Can you tell me

[Elecraft] KPA500 AC power

2018-12-12 Thread Tom Berry
Is there any advantage to use 220 V over 110 V on the KPA500? Is it worth having an electrician come to the house and install a 220 V outlet for it? Thanks Tom AA4VV __ Elecraft mailing list Home: