Check out the Italian Expert 1K FA solid state amp.
> Let me add another data point why a KPA800 makes sense:
>
> I only have 120V in the shack, so I would like to see a solid state amp that can do 800W with a built in power supply. That's probably the max you can get out of that circuit 15A * 80% *120V = 1440W max continuos. At 50% efficiency you can do about 800W with that. Adding 220V (208V) is not an option for me and maybe a lot of others.
>
> I already have a TT Hercules II 500W solid state amp, but it runs of 12V with 90A off a battery that is trickle charged.
>
> Andreas, N6NU
>
>
> On Feb 11, 2010, at 5:22 PM,
[hidden email] wrote:
>
>> Hmmm, why is it necessary to run 1500 watts?
>>
>> Seems like a huge investment in amplifiers, antennas, accessories and cables along with the associated maintenance.
>>
>> We here you guys but you often don't her us. Perhaps power does not replace an efficient antenna system?
>>
>> Although we are restricted to 400w in VK, most operators seem to do well running around that power anyway.
>>
>> Is the US different in as much as you have high QRM/QRN ? And 1500 watts is what you need to be heard by other stations?
>>
>> Just curious, no criticism meant....(:-))
>>
>> I would still like to see a KPA-500 released regardless of the older pair once mooted.
>>
>> 73's
>> Gary
>> Sent via BlackBerry® from Telstra
>> ______________________________________________________________
>> Elecraft mailing list
>> Home:
http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft>> Help:
http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm>> Post: mailto:
[hidden email]
>>
>> This list hosted by:
http://www.qsl.net>> Please help support this email list:
http://www.qsl.net/donate.html>
> ______________________________________________________________
> Elecraft mailing list
> Home:
http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft> Help:
http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm> Post: mailto:
[hidden email]
>
> This list hosted by:
http://www.qsl.net> Please help support this email list:
http://www.qsl.net/donate.html