Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 no RF passthrough without amp keying

2018-10-19 Thread David Decoons
who made suggestions. At least I am not crazy! Dave wo2x Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft Sent: Friday, October 19, 2018 9:55 AM To: Dave Cc: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 no RF passthrough without amp keying Yes it does. Eric

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 no RF passthrough without amp keying

2018-10-19 Thread David Decoons
no RF passthrough without amp keying Yes it does. Eric elecraft.com _..._ > On Oct 19, 2018, at 6:36 AM, Dave wrote: > > 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

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 no RF passthrough without amp keying

2018-10-19 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Yes it does. Eric elecraft.com _..._ > On Oct 19, 2018, at 6:36 AM, Dave wrote: > > 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

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 no RF passthrough without amp keying

2018-10-19 Thread David Decoons
firmware? Dave wo2x Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Dave Sent: Friday, October 19, 2018 9:37 AM To: Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft Cc: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 no RF passthrough without amp keying One other thought I will test as soon as I get home in a few

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 no RF passthrough without amp keying

2018-10-19 Thread Dave
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,

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 no RF passthrough without amp keying

2018-10-19 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
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 wrote: > > Thanks Eric > > I am seeing something different and will call after they open. > > Thank you > Dave wo2x > > Sent from my waxed

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 no RF passthrough without amp keying

2018-10-19 Thread Dave
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 > wrote: > > Hi Dave, > > When in standby mode the KPA1500 RF deck is bypassed by a relay

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 no RF passthrough without amp keying

2018-10-19 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
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,

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 no RF passthrough without amp keying

2018-10-19 Thread Michael Walker
Hey Dave I had this exact thing happen on the 6300, and what it was was that I had T'd off the logic on the PTT lead from TX1 to another T/R relay for a receiving antenna. I solved the Amp issue by removing the 2nd device, replacing the 6300 with a Flex 6600 and then using the TX2 ptt line on

[Elecraft] KPA1500 no RF passthrough without amp keying

2018-10-19 Thread David Decoons
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