K3 - KPA3 Duty Cycle Question

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K3 - KPA3 Duty Cycle Question

Dwight-9
Does the KPA3 have plenty of power to allow for 100W full duty cycle
operation in all modes?



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K3 - KPA3 Duty Cycle Question

wayne burdick
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Hi Dwight,

We may limit power level or maximum TX time for 100% duty-cycle modes
(AM/FM/FSK). I can't say for certain, because we're still doing
extended transmit tests.

We used two fairly large, standard-size fans so they'd run at slow
speed in most operating situations. But fans in this size are readily
available with higher CFM ratings, so we could offer an
extended-duty-cycle upgrade if that were warranted. This would only
increase the depth of the fans; you wouldn't have to add fans to the
top of the cabinet.

In fact the entire fan panel is an upgradeable module -- we wanted to
make sure the K3 could adapt to specialized requirements.

73,
Wayne
N6KR



On May 3, 2007, at 3:23 PM, Dwight wrote:

> Does the KPA3 have plenty of power to allow for 100W full duty cycle
> operation in all modes?
>
>

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