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Re: KPA500 Dead

Posted by Tom Berry on Jun 05, 2020; 6:47pm
URL: http://elecraft.85.s1.nabble.com/k3-High-Current-Message-on-10-meters-tp7347172p7661707.html

On 6/5/2020 2:02 PM, Jim Brown wrote:

> On 6/5/2020 9:33 AM, Alan - G4GNX wrote:
>> Unless you really know what you're doing, then you should not remove
>> the lid. Fault finding could easily result in the need to power up
>> and expose yourself to many hidden dangers.
>
> Ummm -- we're hams, and are supposed to have at least some technical
> background. If we can't open up a product like one of the Elecraft
> rigs and at least look around we ought to send our boxtop license back
> to the government agency that issued it. That doesn't mean that we
> should attempt circuit board level troubleshooting.
>
> Elecraft sells most of their products as kits that require minimal
> assembly of pre-tested circuit boards and other components. I built
> two K3s, a KX3, two P3s with SVGA boards, and a KPA500. The KPA1500 is
> not available as a kit.
>
> 73, Jim K9YC


Jim,  I didn't say I couldn't look around and I'm certainly not going to
send my "BOXTOP" license back.  I have had it since 1955.  Took all the
CW tests in front of an examiner etc.

I want to congratulate you on building all the Elecraft stuff.  I have
built an AT-1, the 30 watt Heathkit transmitter, DX100, HW101, and
various test equipment.

Tom AA4VV ex W8VSV.

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