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Elecraft KPA100 Manual User Manual

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U4 is an RS-232 transceiver IC. It converts the 5V logic-level signals at
pins 11 and 12 (RX/TX data) to RS-232 levels, +/- 5 to +/- 12 VDC.

P1 is the interface connector between the K2 Control board and the
KPA100. The 12CTRL line (12 volts switched) is used to power the
KPA100 fan, relays, HV bias supply, RS-232 interface and SWR bridge.
This allows these circuits to be used and tested even if a high-current
power supply is not connected at J3.