KPA500 defekt, T/R pin diodes, which type, how to change?

[dl7jom]

We have a KPA500 in our station setup of HU1DL.

After some days of operation (and changing of bands, filters, antennas),
the T/R pin diodes are blown (D8/ D9).

- amplificaton of the RF-input signal works well

- receive level/ noise level in standby is normal

- receive level/ noise level in operate mode in attenuated

Now we are looking for a replacement.

- which type (hope we can buy pin diodes in San Salvador)

- howto change D8/D9 in the KPA500

We also send an email to ELECRAFt support, waiting for response.

73 de Olaf, DL7JOM (member of HU1DL)
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[Don Wilhelm]

Olaf,

Your best answer will come from Elecraft support.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 2/3/2020 4:10 PM, [hidden email] wrote:
>
> We have a KPA500 in our station setup of HU1DL.
>
> After some days of operation (and changing of bands, filters, antennas),
> the T/R pin diodes are blown (D8/ D9).
>
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