KPA-1500 Power Supply Cable Size

That is why I said "IF" you are making a longer cable...

John KK9A

David Bunte K9FN wrote:


I am also a bit confused (not the first time), but I could have SWORN that
the initial query was from someone who wanted a SHORTER cable.

Dave - K9FN

On Wed, Aug 1, 2018 at 3:45 PM john at kk9a.com <john at kk9a.com> wrote:

> Elecraft was my first experience with power pole connectors and I have
> purchased custom cables from Powerwerx. They did a nice job, eventually I
> purchased a crimper and connectors and made cables myself. If you are
> making the KPA1500 cable longer than the factory cable it is probably
> desirable to use a larger diameter. The factor may not be able to
> accommodate this since the 75 amp connector is made for 6 awg max.
>
> John KK9A

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If one is going to remote the KPA1500, wouldn't it make a lot more sense
to extend the 240 V AC line? Or just install a 240 V outlet at the
amplifier location.

73,
Scott K9MA

On 8/1/2018 16:17, [hidden email] wrote:

> That is why I said "IF" you are making a longer cable...
>
> John KK9A
>
> David Bunte K9FN wrote:
>
>
> I am also a bit confused (not the first time), but I could have SWORN that
> the initial query was from someone who wanted a SHORTER cable.
>
> Dave - K9FN
>
> On Wed, Aug 1, 2018 at 3:45 PM john at kk9a.com <john at kk9a.com> wrote:
>
>> Elecraft was my first experience with power pole connectors and I have
>> purchased custom cables from Powerwerx. They did a nice job, eventually I
>> purchased a crimper and connectors and made cables myself. If you are
>> making the KPA1500 cable longer than the factory cable it is probably
>> desirable to use a larger diameter. The factor may not be able to
>> accommodate this since the 75 amp connector is made for 6 awg max.
>>
>> John KK9A
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    On Wednesday, August 1, 2018, 7:49:36 PM CDT, K9MA <[hidden email]> wrote:  
 
 If one is going to remote the KPA1500, wouldn't it make a lot more sense
to extend the 240 V AC line? Or just install a 240 V outlet at the
amplifier location.

73,
Scott K9MA

On 8/1/2018 16:17, [hidden email] wrote:

> That is why I said "IF" you are making a longer cable...
>
> John KK9A
>
> David Bunte K9FN wrote:
>
>
> I am also a bit confused (not the first time), but I could have SWORN that
> the initial query was from someone who wanted a SHORTER cable.
>
> Dave - K9FN
>
> On Wed, Aug 1, 2018 at 3:45 PM john at kk9a.com <john at kk9a.com> wrote:
>
>> Elecraft was my first experience with power pole connectors and I have
>> purchased custom cables from Powerwerx. They did a nice job, eventually I
>> purchased a crimper and connectors and made cables myself. If you are
>> making the KPA1500 cable longer than the factory cable it is probably
>> desirable to use a larger diameter. The factor may not be able to
>> accommodate this since the 75 amp connector is made for 6 awg max.
>>
>> John KK9A
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