Re: I need help making the cable that connects the Yaesu FT DX-10 to the Palstar LA-1K Amplifier
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Dirk, I had a very similar situation with Palstar and a LA1K.? My brand new LA1K would not output over 200 watts from the very start. I contacted Palstar, and the owner told me I had abused the amplifier by over driving it, which was untrue.? He did give me an RA, and I sent it back, at my expense, of course.? A week later, he called me, and said the LDMOS were damaged and needed replacement.? He told me he'd do it for a fee. I reminded him of the warranty service they offer, and he got angry.? Two more days passed, and he called again, and said it was repaired, but I'd have to pay for the return shipping.? I argued that return shipping was also part of the warranty service, but he refused to return the unit until I gave him my credit card number to pay for the return shipping. I felt I had no choice,? and I did want my amplifier back, so I gave him the card number.? Since receiving the amplifier back, it's worked flawlessly.
I still have the LA1K, but since then, I've also acquired a Flex PGXL and an Elecraft KPA1500, both of which use LDMOS and both work great. I've considered selling the LA1K, but haven't yet.
The point of my story is, it parallels your experience with Palstar.? So, beware. 73 Bob
Ray,
Thank you for sharing.? So sorry to hear about the switch failure.? I was notified by Palstar that both?HF LDMOS? were damaged or destroyed in my new Palstar LA-1K.? They told me it occurred by my miswiring the plug.? I found that hard to believe....both LDMOS destroyed from super low voltage?? I shared my concerns and that I did not agree with their explanation.? They asked me to pay at least some of the costs.? I reluctantly agreed.? It is on its way back to me now.
Can anyone tell me here if low voltage miswiring of the band data cable could have destroyed both LDMOS?
Thank you,
Dirk
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