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wayne burdick

KPA1500

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If you’ve just received a KPA1500 and have a question outside Elecraft’s normal business hours, please post the question here. Eric and I, as well as rest of the engineering team, monitor the list regularly.

Those considering a KPA1500 might want to check out some of the reviews posted so far (including one from today):

https://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/13702

73,
Wayne
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Bill K9YEQ

Re: KPA1500

Wayne, I noted the entire amp and supply came in one box. For the sake of lifting could the amp and supply be boxed separately? I am very seriously consider buying one. I do have the KPA500 now and it is such a pleasure to use.

72 & 73,
Bill
K9YEQ, FT’er for K2, KX1, KX3, KXPA100, KAT500, W2, etc.

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Subject: [Elecraft] KPA1500

If you’ve just received a KPA1500 and have a question outside Elecraft’s normal business hours, please post the question here. Eric and I, as well as rest of the engineering team, monitor the list regularly.

Those considering a KPA1500 might want to check out some of the reviews posted so far (including one from today):

https://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/13702

73,
Wayne
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John Hiatt

Re: KPA1500

Really? The picture from the February newsletter showing the first amp headed to shipping showed 2 boxes.

http://www.elecraft.com/news.htm

John, KC7DRI

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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500

Wayne, I noted the entire amp and supply came in one box. For the sake of lifting could the amp and supply be boxed separately? I am very seriously consider buying one. I do have the KPA500 now and it is such a pleasure to use.

72 & 73,
Bill
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Tom Whiteside

Re: KPA1500

In reply to this post by wayne burdick

Received serial number 00034 this Thursday and am really pleased with it!
I'm awaiting a short extension cord to move it closer to my K3 but until
then using it without the K3 accessory buss cable connected. It tunes
quickly and puts out 1500W with no muss or fuss. Like all my Elecraft
gear, operation is very intuitive... My room has a lot of gear and fans
running so not the quietest environment but I literally cannot detect a
change in the noise level in my room with it on or off. It is sleek and
quiet! Thanks for the great product! When I find a question will post it
here...

Tom N5TW
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From: Wayne Burdick <[hidden email]>

If you?ve just received a KPA1500 and have a question outside Elecraft?s
normal business hours, please post the question here. Eric and I, as well as
rest of the engineering team, monitor the list regularly.

Those considering a KPA1500 might want to check out some of the reviews
posted so far (including one from today):

https://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/13702

73,
Wayne
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Don Wilhelm

Re: KPA1500

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The KPA1500 consists of 2 boxes, a power supply that can be mounted
behind or under the desk, and the PA deck. Both are the same size and
each weighs under 25 pounds. They can be stacked.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 2/24/2018 4:45 PM, Bill Johnson wrote:

> Wayne, I noted the entire amp and supply came in one box. For the sake of lifting could the amp and supply be boxed separately? I am very seriously consider buying one. I do have the KPA500 now and it is such a pleasure to use.
>
> 72 & 73,
> Bill
> K9YEQ, FT’er for K2, KX1, KX3, KXPA100, KAT500, W2, etc.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [hidden email] <[hidden email]> On Behalf Of Wayne Burdick
> Sent: Saturday, February 24, 2018 2:58 PM
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>
> If you’ve just received a KPA1500 and have a question outside Elecraft’s normal business hours, please post the question here. Eric and I, as well as rest of the engineering team, monitor the list regularly.
>
> Those considering a KPA1500 might want to check out some of the reviews posted so far (including one from today):
>
> https://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/13702
>
> 73,
> Wayne
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Bill K9YEQ

Re: KPA1500

I wasn't clear, apparently. Issue is not answered, but appreciate suggestions.

Have a great day,
Bill
K9YEQ

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Sent: Saturday, February 24, 2018 5:40:52 PM
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500

The KPA1500 consists of 2 boxes, a power supply that can be mounted
behind or under the desk, and the PA deck. Both are the same size and
each weighs under 25 pounds. They can be stacked.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 2/24/2018 4:45 PM, Bill Johnson wrote:

ke9uw

Re: KPA1500

Bill wants to know if they are shipped in one box.

Chuck Jack

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> On Feb 24, 2018, at 9:11 PM, Bill Johnson <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> I wasn't clear, apparently. Issue is not answered, but appreciate suggestions.
>
> Have a great day,
> Bill
> K9YEQ
>
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> From: [hidden email] <[hidden email]> on behalf of Don Wilhelm <[hidden email]>
> Sent: Saturday, February 24, 2018 5:40:52 PM
> To: [hidden email]
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500
>
> The KPA1500 consists of 2 boxes, a power supply that can be mounted
> behind or under the desk, and the PA deck. Both are the same size and
> each weighs under 25 pounds. They can be stacked.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
>> On 2/24/2018 4:45 PM, Bill Johnson wrote:
>> Wayne, I noted the entire amp and supply came in one box. For the sake of lifting could the amp and supply be boxed separately? I am very seriously consider buying one. I do have the KPA500 now and it is such a pleasure to use.
>>
>> 72 & 73,
>> Bill
>> K9YEQ, FT’er for K2, KX1, KX3, KXPA100, KAT500, W2, etc.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: [hidden email] <[hidden email]> On Behalf Of Wayne Burdick
>> Sent: Saturday, February 24, 2018 2:58 PM
>> To: Elecraft <[hidden email]>; [hidden email]
>> Subject: [Elecraft] KPA1500
>>
>> If you’ve just received a KPA1500 and have a question outside Elecraft’s normal business hours, please post the question here. Eric and I, as well as rest of the engineering team, monitor the list regularly.
>>
>> Those considering a KPA1500 might want to check out some of the reviews posted so far (including one from today):
>>
>> https://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/13702
>>
>> 73,
>> Wayne
>> N6KR
>>
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wayne burdick

Re: KPA1500

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Yes, they’re shipped in a single box, and Very well-packed. The big box contains two identical smaller boxes for the power supply and RF deck.

Individually, the units are lightweight so they’re easy to move around.

Wayne

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> On Feb 24, 2018, at 7:36 PM, hawley, charles j jr <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> Bill wants to know if they are shipped in one box.
>
> Chuck Jack
>
> Sent from my iPhone, cjack
>
>> On Feb 24, 2018, at 9:11 PM, Bill Johnson <[hidden email]> wrote:
>>
>> I wasn't clear, apparently. Issue is not answered, but appreciate suggestions.
>>
>> Have a great day,
>> Bill
>> K9YEQ
>>
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>> From: [hidden email] <[hidden email]> on behalf of Don Wilhelm <[hidden email]>
>> Sent: Saturday, February 24, 2018 5:40:52 PM
>> To: [hidden email]
>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500
>>
>> The KPA1500 consists of 2 boxes, a power supply that can be mounted
>> behind or under the desk, and the PA deck. Both are the same size and
>> each weighs under 25 pounds. They can be stacked.
>>
>> 73,
>> Don W3FPR
>>
>>> On 2/24/2018 4:45 PM, Bill Johnson wrote:
>>> Wayne, I noted the entire amp and supply came in one box. For the sake of lifting could the amp and supply be boxed separately? I am very seriously consider buying one. I do have the KPA500 now and it is such a pleasure to use.
>>>
>>> 72 & 73,
>>> Bill
>>> K9YEQ, FT’er for K2, KX1, KX3, KXPA100, KAT500, W2, etc.
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: [hidden email] <[hidden email]> On Behalf Of Wayne Burdick
>>> Sent: Saturday, February 24, 2018 2:58 PM
>>> To: Elecraft <[hidden email]>; [hidden email]
>>> Subject: [Elecraft] KPA1500
>>>
>>> If you’ve just received a KPA1500 and have a question outside Elecraft’s normal business hours, please post the question here. Eric and I, as well as rest of the engineering team, monitor the list regularly.
>>>
>>> Those considering a KPA1500 might want to check out some of the reviews posted so far (including one from today):
>>>
>>> https://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/13702
>>>
>>> 73,
>>> Wayne
>>> N6KR
>>>
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Alan - G4GNX

Re: KPA1500

Wayne.

This has been floating up and down for a couple of days and is still not
answered fully.

What Bill wants is two SEPARATE boxes to be shipped to him, without an outer
wrapper to combine them. He wants to be able to carry EACH box separately
from his door to his shack, so that he doesn't strain his back.

Perhaps special arrangements can be made for Bill? My other suggestion would
be to have the package delivered to the front door, then remove each box
individually and carry them separately indoors.

73,

Alan. G4GNX

-----Original Message-----
From: Wayne Burdick
Sent: Sunday, February 25, 2018 4:57 AM
To: hawley, charles j jr
Cc: [hidden email]
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500

Yes, they’re shipped in a single box, and Very well-packed. The big box
contains two identical smaller boxes for the power supply and RF deck.

Individually, the units are lightweight so they’re easy to move around.

Wayne

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Don Wilhelm

Re: KPA1500

No special arrangements should be necessary.
When the large box is delivered, he can open it (without any need to
lift it), and remove the two boxes one at a time.

If he cannot easily remove the two boxes from the larger one because it
is a tight fit, it is easy to bend one flap down and roll the box over
that flap and over again so the box is sitting on its open end. Then it
is easy to lift the outer box off with no struggle.
The way the gear is packaged, it will survive that "rolling over" with
no harm at all.

I do that regularly at trade shows for the K3, and more recently the
KPA1500 because it is difficult to lift the units vertically out of the
box due to the tight fit and the resistance of the foam shipping
material to the sides of the box. Much easier to roll it over and lift
off the box.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 2/25/2018 3:53 AM, G4GNX wrote:

>
> What Bill wants is two SEPARATE boxes to be shipped to him, without an
> outer wrapper to combine them. He wants to be able to carry EACH box
> separately from his door to his shack, so that he doesn't strain his back.
>
> Perhaps special arrangements can be made for Bill? My other suggestion
> would be to have the package delivered to the front door, then remove
> each box individually and carry them separately indoors.
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Alan Bloom

Re: KPA1500

Or go to Walmart and buy a $30 hand truck.

Alan N1AL

On 02/25/2018 07:44 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote:

> No special arrangements should be necessary.
> When the large box is delivered, he can open it (without any need to
> lift it), and remove the two boxes one at a time.
>
> If he cannot easily remove the two boxes from the larger one because it
> is a tight fit, it is easy to bend one flap down and roll the box over
> that flap and over again so the box is sitting on its open end. Then it
> is easy to lift the outer box off with no struggle.
> The way the gear is packaged, it will survive that "rolling over" with
> no harm at all.
>
> I do that regularly at trade shows for the K3, and more recently the
> KPA1500 because it is difficult to lift the units vertically out of the
> box due to the tight fit and the resistance of the foam shipping
> material to the sides of the box. Much easier to roll it over and lift
> off the box.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> On 2/25/2018 3:53 AM, G4GNX wrote:
>
>>
>> What Bill wants is two SEPARATE boxes to be shipped to him, without an
>> outer wrapper to combine them. He wants to be able to carry EACH box
>> separately from his door to his shack, so that he doesn't strain his
>> back.
>>
>> Perhaps special arrangements can be made for Bill? My other suggestion
>> would be to have the package delivered to the front door, then remove
>> each box individually and carry them separately indoors.
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marvwheeler

Re: KPA1500

I would think that for the cost of shipping two packages he could find some young lad that would be glad to move the two boxes from a single carton and transport them to his ham shack. Sounds like he is over complicating the issue. I also have a bad back but try to be resourceful to get something accomplished.

Marv KG7V

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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500

Or go to Walmart and buy a $30 hand truck.

Alan N1AL

On 02/25/2018 07:44 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote:

> No special arrangements should be necessary.
> When the large box is delivered, he can open it (without any need to
> lift it), and remove the two boxes one at a time.
>
> If he cannot easily remove the two boxes from the larger one because
> it is a tight fit, it is easy to bend one flap down and roll the box
> over that flap and over again so the box is sitting on its open end.
> Then it is easy to lift the outer box off with no struggle.
> The way the gear is packaged, it will survive that "rolling over" with
> no harm at all.
>
> I do that regularly at trade shows for the K3, and more recently the
> KPA1500 because it is difficult to lift the units vertically out of
> the box due to the tight fit and the resistance of the foam shipping
> material to the sides of the box. Much easier to roll it over and
> lift off the box.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> On 2/25/2018 3:53 AM, G4GNX wrote:
>
>>
>> What Bill wants is two SEPARATE boxes to be shipped to him, without
>> an outer wrapper to combine them. He wants to be able to carry EACH
>> box separately from his door to his shack, so that he doesn't strain
>> his back.
>>
>> Perhaps special arrangements can be made for Bill? My other
>> suggestion would be to have the package delivered to the front door,
>> then remove each box individually and carry them separately indoors.
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Dave Hachadorian-2

Re: KPA1500

Signature is required on delivery, so you will have a strong
delivery person facing you. He or she will move it inside the
front door for you, and then you can use Don Wilhelm's "invert
the box technique." That's what happened here.

Dave Hachadorian, K6LL
Yuma, AZ

-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Sunday, February 25, 2018 10:26 AM
To: 'Elecraft Reflector'
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500

I would think that for the cost of shipping two packages he could
find some young lad that would be glad to move the two boxes from
a single carton and transport them to his ham shack. Sounds like
he is over complicating the issue. I also have a bad back but try
to be resourceful to get something accomplished.

Marv KG7V

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[mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Alan
Sent: Sunday, February 25, 2018 9:10 AM
To: [hidden email]
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500

Or go to Walmart and buy a $30 hand truck.

Alan N1AL

On 02/25/2018 07:44 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote:

> No special arrangements should be necessary.
> When the large box is delivered, he can open it (without any
> need to
> lift it), and remove the two boxes one at a time.
>
> If he cannot easily remove the two boxes from the larger one
> because
> it is a tight fit, it is easy to bend one flap down and roll
> the box
> over that flap and over again so the box is sitting on its open
> end.
> Then it is easy to lift the outer box off with no struggle.
> The way the gear is packaged, it will survive that "rolling
> over" with
> no harm at all.
>
> I do that regularly at trade shows for the K3, and more
> recently the
> KPA1500 because it is difficult to lift the units vertically
> out of
> the box due to the tight fit and the resistance of the foam
> shipping
> material to the sides of the box. Much easier to roll it over
> and
> lift off the box.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> On 2/25/2018 3:53 AM, G4GNX wrote:
>
>>
>> What Bill wants is two SEPARATE boxes to be shipped to him,
>> without
>> an outer wrapper to combine them. He wants to be able to carry
>> EACH
>> box separately from his door to his shack, so that he doesn't
>> strain
>> his back.
>>
>> Perhaps special arrangements can be made for Bill? My other
>> suggestion would be to have the package delivered to the front
>> door,
>> then remove each box individually and carry them separately
>> indoors.
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Re: KPA1500

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For Pete's (or fill in your own noun) sake, I can't believe all the hubbub about moving a box from the front porch to the basement!! Unless Bill is a hermit, how about asking another amateur radio operator in the area to help out; or a next door neighbor? Unless I am living in a different world of amateur radio, I have never had a problem finding another "ham" to help me when needed; and I have helped out many other amateurs since I have been in the hobby since 1961.
My two cents worth.
Dick, K8ZTT

On Sunday, February 25, 2018, 10:10:45 AM MST, Alan <[hidden email]> wrote:

Or go to Walmart and buy a $30 hand truck.

Alan N1AL

On 02/25/2018 07:44 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote:

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Re: KPA1500

Frankly, just get a neighbor. I used one to get my 750 lb Bauer 707 broadcast transmitter into my basement with a handtruck....
Mel, K6KBE

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For Pete's (or fill in your own noun) sake, I can't believe all the hubbub about moving a box from the front porch to the basement!! Unless Bill is a hermit, how about asking another amateur radio operator in the area to help out; or a next door neighbor? Unless I am living in a different world of amateur radio, I have never had a problem finding another "ham" to help me when needed; and I have helped out many other amateurs since I have been in the hobby since 1961.
My two cents worth.
Dick, K8ZTT

On Sunday, February 25, 2018, 10:10:45 AM MST, Alan <[hidden email]> wrote:

Or go to Walmart and buy a $30 hand truck.

Alan N1AL

On 02/25/2018 07:44 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote:

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Re: KPA1500

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What seems to be missing from this discussion is that, because the
KPA1500 uses a switched-mode power supply, the combined weight of the RF
deck and the power supply is about 37#, about half the weight of most
other legal limit amplifiers with their power supply. When I needed to
move the power supplies for my Ten Tec Titan amps, I slid them from the
shelf under my operating desk onto a rolling chair. I can't even lift,
let alone carry, the 87As that are on my operating desk. I got help from
a neighbor ham carrying them in. Perhaps that might be a solution for
others.

73, Jim K9YC

On 2/25/2018 12:53 AM, G4GNX wrote:
> What Bill wants is two SEPARATE boxes to be shipped to him, without an
> outer wrapper to combine them. He wants to be able to carry EACH box
> separately from his door to his shack, so that he doesn't strain his
> back.

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Re: KPA1500

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The issue would be future shipping for whatever reasons. I can unpack here but other shipping or handling issues put it above what I can handle for personal reasons based on total weight. I sold my THP 2.5KFX because of weight. I was stressed to max. Glad it is gone. The KAP500 is super light for all it does.

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Bill
K9YEQ

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No special arrangements should be necessary.
When the large box is delivered, he can open it (without any need to lift it), and remove the two boxes one at a time.

If he cannot easily remove the two boxes from the larger one because it is a tight fit, it is easy to bend one flap down and roll the box over that flap and over again so the box is sitting on its open end. Then it is easy to lift the outer box off with no struggle.
The way the gear is packaged, it will survive that "rolling over" with no harm at all.

I do that regularly at trade shows for the K3, and more recently the
KPA1500 because it is difficult to lift the units vertically out of the box due to the tight fit and the resistance of the foam shipping material to the sides of the box. Much easier to roll it over and lift off the box.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 2/25/2018 3:53 AM, G4GNX wrote:

>
> What Bill wants is two SEPARATE boxes to be shipped to him, without an
> outer wrapper to combine them. He wants to be able to carry EACH box
> separately from his door to his shack, so that he doesn't strain his back.
>
> Perhaps special arrangements can be made for Bill? My other suggestion
> would be to have the package delivered to the front door, then remove
> each box individually and carry them separately indoors.
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Re: KPA1500

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Please lets end this thread. My question wasn't meant to be stupid or elicit responses other than could it be in two boxes?

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Bill
K9YEQ

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I would think that for the cost of shipping two packages he could find some young lad that would be glad to move the two boxes from a single carton and transport them to his ham shack. Sounds like he is over complicating the issue. I also have a bad back but try to be resourceful to get something accomplished.

Marv KG7V

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Or go to Walmart and buy a $30 hand truck.

Alan N1AL

On 02/25/2018 07:44 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote:

> No special arrangements should be necessary.
> When the large box is delivered, he can open it (without any need to
> lift it), and remove the two boxes one at a time.
>
> If he cannot easily remove the two boxes from the larger one because
> it is a tight fit, it is easy to bend one flap down and roll the box
> over that flap and over again so the box is sitting on its open end.
> Then it is easy to lift the outer box off with no struggle.
> The way the gear is packaged, it will survive that "rolling over" with
> no harm at all.
>
> I do that regularly at trade shows for the K3, and more recently the
> KPA1500 because it is difficult to lift the units vertically out of
> the box due to the tight fit and the resistance of the foam shipping
> material to the sides of the box. Much easier to roll it over and
> lift off the box.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> On 2/25/2018 3:53 AM, G4GNX wrote:
>
>>
>> What Bill wants is two SEPARATE boxes to be shipped to him, without
>> an outer wrapper to combine them. He wants to be able to carry EACH
>> box separately from his door to his shack, so that he doesn't strain
>> his back.
>>
>> Perhaps special arrangements can be made for Bill? My other
>> suggestion would be to have the package delivered to the front door,
>> then remove each box individually and carry them separately indoors.
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Re: KPA1500

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I believe Alpha warns not even to try to move the amp with its transformer
installed. It is connectorized so you can remove the transformer in a few
minutes and then transport it and the chassis separately. Otherwise, you
risk bending the chassis under the weight of the transformer, assuming you
can move it at all! KPA1500 is a true breakthrough in weight for a
full-power amp!

/Rick N6XI

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> I can't even lift, let alone carry, the 87As that are on my operating
> desk. I got help from a neighbor ham carrying them in. Perhaps that might
> be a solution for others.
>
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Re: KPA1500

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Hi all,

Margaret taking the first KPA1500 to the Shipping
Department...http://www.elecraft.com/news.htm

...so if Margaret is lifting and handling both boxes together even with so
nice smiling then "man" should not worry about the moving it too... hihi.

73 - Petr, OK1RP

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