Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 low RX sig when amp is in OPER

2020-10-15 Thread Don Wilhelm
Jack, This fault has been reported several times and usually turns out to be a problem in the KPA500 T/R switch area. I suggest you consult with supp...@elecraft.com for guidance on how to proceed (fix it yourself or send it in for repair). 73, Don W3FPR On 10/15/2020 6:34 PM, kd...@frawg.or

[Elecraft] KPA500 low RX sig when amp is in OPER

2020-10-15 Thread kd4iz
All, My KPA500 amp, (#2208 kit built), was acquired used but well cared for. It has operated perfectly for several years until today. I was in QSO on 40M when the amp threw a fault and the signal strength of received signals dropped markedly. When I put the amp in standby, the signal strength o