KPA1500 #39 in operation!

[Jim Miller]

Checks out full power all bands!

Bring on the DX!!

73

Jim ab3cv
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[Grant Youngman-2]

It occurred to me, even better than a big amp, would be an Elecraft KSS-1— a sunspot. Would be a big seller! The more the merrier :-)

> On Mar 24, 2018, at 1:51 PM, Jim Miller <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> Checks out full power all bands!
>
> Bring on the DX!!
>

Grant NQ5T
K3 #2091, KX3 #8342



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[Iain MacDonnell - N6ML-2]

On Sat, Mar 24, 2018 at 11:01 AM, GRANT YOUNGMAN <[hidden email]> wrote:
> It occurred to me, even better than a big amp, would be an Elecraft KSS-1— a sunspot. Would be a big seller! The more the merrier :-)

Yeah, but knowing Elecraft, it could take up to 11 years to ship!

Sorry, couldn't resist ;)

73,

    ~iain / N6ML
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It often takes a few years for the industry to catch up to Elecraft's
vision.

    73,

        KD5ONS


On 03/24/2018 12:49 PM, iain macdonnell - N6ML wrote:
> On Sat, Mar 24, 2018 at 11:01 AM, GRANT YOUNGMAN <[hidden email]> wrote:
>> It occurred to me, even better than a big amp, would be an Elecraft KSS-1— a sunspot. Would be a big seller! The more the merrier :-)
> Yeah, but knowing Elecraft, it could take up to 11 years to ship!
>
> Sorry, couldn't resist ;)
>
> 73,
>
>      ~iain / N6ML

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[David Box-2]

I received KPA1500 SN49 around 16:30 on Monday.

Unpacking was no problem using the "inverted" approach.  UPS driver
placed the package inside my garage where I did the unpacking. First
removed accessory box, then carefully folded back the flaps, laid it on
side and then raised it inverted to lift off the outer packing box.  I
have some major back issues so was concerned about this and it was no
problem.

In the inverted position the KPA1500 is the "top" box, very easy lift
out of its packing and the carry handle makes carrying into shack easy. 
The power supply is really light with no problem as it is 5 lbs lighter
than RF deck, the carrying handle is a nice touch.  I had to move my
Drake L7 to clear space and the comparison in weights is dramatic.

Cable lengths are more than adequate to handle the power supply under
the desk and KPA1500 sitting about 18 inches to left of the P3.

Powered up with no issues so now the fun of bringing it fully on line,
starting on dummy and then move to the antenna once I have run through
some power and linearity tests.

Sure looks sweet!!

Dave K5MWR



On 3/24/2018 1:01 PM, GRANT YOUNGMAN wrote:

> It occurred to me, even better than a big amp, would be an Elecraft KSS-1— a sunspot. Would be a big seller! The more the merrier :-)
>
>> On Mar 24, 2018, at 1:51 PM, Jim Miller <[hidden email]> wrote:
>>
>> Checks out full power all bands!
>>
>> Bring on the DX!!
>>
> Grant NQ5T
> K3 #2091, KX3 #8342
>
>
>
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[Jim Miller]

Chalk up two JA contacts via 6M EME to the KPA1500#39!! JG1TSG and JG2BRI
gave me good signal reports and completed with me. JA7QVI and I ran out of
moon before completion. KPA1500 handled the full power 47 second key down
cycles with no problem.

Earlier in the day UR0MC, S59A and G8BCG gave me good signal reports but I
was unable to hear any of them through the noise in that direction.

Just a 6M7 with azimuth only here up 65ft and buried in the oak forest
behind my house.

73

jim ab3cv

On Sat, Mar 24, 2018 at 1:51 PM, Jim Miller <[hidden email]> wrote:

> Checks out full power all bands!
>
> Bring on the DX!!
>
> 73
>
> Jim ab3cv
>
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