KAt100 power on question

Posted by mjpilgrim on May 26, 2016; 12:47am
URL: http://elecraft.85.s1.nabble.com/KAt100-power-on-question-tp7618014.html

I recently purchased a used KAT100.  Not sure how to interpret a possible failing condition at Power UP time.  Stupid Question:  If I simply connect 12VDC to the DC power input jack on the KAT100 (without the K2 physically connected), should I see the lights eliminated on the KAT100?  Reason I ask is because at one time during my initial hookup I seem to recall the lights on, but now they are not.  Don't know if possibly my interface cable had a shorted connection, or what.  Nonetheless, before I re-cable and try again, I just needed to ask if I might have a problem in which the lights do not come on.  Upon close inspection of the interface cable I think I located a shorted connection at the KAT100 connection.  I removed that shorted condition but I feel hesitant to plug in a try the operational status of the setup.  Can anyone please tell me if the KAT100 lights illuminate when the 12VDC power is connected, or must the unit be calbed to the K2?

Thanks,