Re: [Elecraft] [KXPA100] Power-on slide switch ?

2014-06-25 Thread Gerry leary
I never had a problem with the slide switches in my Swan 500-c either. Sent from my iPhone this time > On Jun 25, 2014, at 10:21 AM, ke9uw wrote: > > I am a ret. EE and years ago I bought a new Drake 2B. When I sent the > warranty in, I mentioned the slide switches. I got a nice letter back fr

Re: [Elecraft] [KXPA100] Power-on slide switch ?

2014-06-25 Thread ke9uw
I am a ret. EE and years ago I bought a new Drake 2B. When I sent the warranty in, I mentioned the slide switches. I got a nice letter back from a Drake engineer who assured me that the slide switches had been selected to be most reliable and I should have no issues with them. And I never had any i

Re: [Elecraft] [KXPA100] Power-on slide switch ?

2014-06-24 Thread Dan Baker
My KXPA100 also has a slide switch. I confirmed that it works properly however, when used with the KX3 and "*KX3 to KXPA100 Integrated Adapter Cable"* The amplifier is powered up and down with the KX3 power button's. So you will not be sliding the switch. Dan KM6CQ

Re: [Elecraft] [KXPA100] Power-on slide switch ?

2014-06-24 Thread Bill Frantz
There are good slide switches available. The hood on our stove has slide switches for the fans and light. It was installed in 1994 and we are still using the original switches. I will note that when they fill up with grease from cooking, it is necessary to clean them out with a spritz of WD-40.

Re: [Elecraft] [KXPA100] Power-on slide switch ?

2014-06-24 Thread Phil Hystad
Thanks Wayne --- as usual, Elecraft has an excellent and justifiable choice for their decision. No flotsam in my car trunk though, actually no car trunk, just the bed of a pickup truck. I intend to use the amplifier for portable operations when I travel and 120 vac is available -- otherwise, i

Re: [Elecraft] [KXPA100] Power-on slide switch ?

2014-06-24 Thread Wayne Burdick
Hi Phil, The slide switch we used is very reliable, with a long predicted life. We used a slide switch because it is less likely to be activated accidentally than a push-button switch (e.g., with the amplifier in a car trunk, surrounded by flotsam). Wayne N6KR On Jun 24, 2014, at 9:35 AM, Ph