K3s configuration question

[Mike Dodd]

When operating RTTY contests like NAQP, I like to run my KPA500 at 100W,
vs. running the K3s at full power. Reason: both the K3 and the KPA run
their final amps cooler.

Usually I have my K3s configured for 100W when the KPA500 is off on on
Standby, and configured to drive the KPA at 500W when it's operating.

But If I turn on the KPA and want to run it at 100W, I have to lower the
K3's drive power, then increase it after the contest.

QUESTION: Does the configuration saved by the K3 utility include
per-band power settings for the K3 only AND the K3 plus the KPA?

If so, can I then save a "normal" configuration, then lower the K3 drive
and save a "100W KPA output" configuration? If I later restored one of
these configurations, would the K3s return to those per-band power settings?

Thanks for any information on this.

--
73, Mike N4CF
Louisa County, VA USA
Elecraft K-Line: K3s / P3 / KPA500 / KAT500
Carolina Windom up 45'
http://n4cf.mdodd.com
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[Nr4c]

As to using KPA500 at 100 Watts, this is now legal. Up to a few years ago, rules said you could “not use an amp capable of more than 100Watts”. This actually disallowed several radios capable of 110W or 200 W.

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...nr4c. bill

> On Jul 18, 2019, at 10:51 PM, Mike Dodd <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> When operating RTTY contests like NAQP, I like to run my KPA500 at 100W, vs. running the K3s at full power. Reason: both the K3 and the KPA run their final amps cooler.
>
> Usually I have my K3s configured for 100W when the KPA500 is off on on Standby, and configured to drive the KPA at 500W when it's operating.
>
> But If I turn on the KPA and want to run it at 100W, I have to lower the K3's drive power, then increase it after the contest.
>
> QUESTION: Does the configuration saved by the K3 utility include per-band power settings for the K3 only AND the K3 plus the KPA?
>
> If so, can I then save a "normal" configuration, then lower the K3 drive and save a "100W KPA output" configuration? If I later restored one of these configurations, would the K3s return to those per-band power settings?
>
> Thanks for any information on this.
>
> --
> 73, Mike N4CF
> Louisa County, VA USA
> Elecraft K-Line: K3s / P3 / KPA500 / KAT500
> Carolina Windom up 45'
> http://n4cf.mdodd.com
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