Elecraft KPA500
firmware v1.02
Elecraft · Released May 15, 2011 · First seen Sep 14, 2026
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v1.02 is not the latest firmware for the Elecraft KPA500: the current version is v1.54 (December 17, 2017). Go to v1.54
In short — summary by updatemystuff.com
Added demo mode toggle and power-on operating mode selection as persistent menu options.
- Demo mode menu item (ON/OFF, persists across power cycles)
- Power-on mode selection (STBY or OPER, persists across power cycles)
Written from Elecraft's release notes, which are printed in full below.
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What's in this update
- Added DEMO mode to menu. The parameter can either be ON or OFF. to turn demo mode on or off. This is "sticky" so that it survives a power cycle.
- Added POWER-ON menu item. The selections are STBY (default) and OPER. When OPER is selected the amplifier will power up in OPER mode. This is "sticky" so that it survives a power cycle.
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