Re: [Elecraft] high input SWR KPA500

2019-02-09 Thread Jack Brindle via Elecraft
The DC should not have done anything - the KPA blocks it at its input. But the excess power apparently did quite a bit of damage. Call the tech support guys on Monday. Good luck in PACC. Most of us contest types in this area (Northern California) are operating WPX-RTTY this weekend. 73! Jack,

Re: [Elecraft] high input SWR KPA500

2019-02-08 Thread Steef PA2A
John, it is the same with all transceivers. In standby everything is OK and input power is shown on the KPA screen. But in operating mode the signal blocks somewhere. The RF of the TS590S doesn 't even switch the band filters of the KPA while it does switch them in standby mode. I suspect

Re: [Elecraft] high input SWR KPA500

2019-02-08 Thread John Simmons
Are you using a K3(s)? Are you sure the rig isn't switched to ANT2 by mistake? -John NI0K Steef PA2A Friday, February 08, 2019 1:47 PM Hi, since this afternoon my KPA500 has a very high input SWR on all bands and there is no output. What might be the problem? I can

[Elecraft] high input SWR KPA500

2019-02-08 Thread Steef PA2A
Hi, since this afternoon my KPA500 has a very high input SWR on all bands and there is no output. What might be the problem? I can 't find the schematics. 73s Steve PA2A __ Elecraft mailing list Home: