Re: KPA500 Clicks & Pops

Posted by Bill K9YEQ on Oct 16, 2018; 9:31pm
URL: http://elecraft.85.s1.nabble.com/KPA500-Clicks-Pops-tp7645665p7645696.html

I did a FT on the device and never an issue.  Building requires a bit of electro mechanical skills that some do not have.  When I read the issues, I wonder about how it was built or modified.

73,
Bill
K9YEQ

https://wrj-tech.com/

-----Original Message-----
From: [hidden email] <[hidden email]> On Behalf Of Dennis Moore
Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2018 4:14 PM
To: Elecraft Reflector <[hidden email]>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Clicks & Pops

I rarely hear anything from my KPA500-F. Serious question, I wonder if those with the kit experience more noise than those with factory assembled units?

Dennis NJ6G


On 10/14/2018 19:52, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote:

> What is the recommended solution to stopping the clicks and pops from
> the KPA500 as the amp heats during transmission and cools during
> receive?  I've seen one that suggested replacing the screws in the Z
> bracket with 4-40 x 1/4".    Any traction to this?
>
> The amp performs absolutely fantastic.  The clicks and pops are more
> annoying when working high duty cycle modes.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> 73
>
> Bob, K4TAX
>
> KPA500 s/n 3519

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