I wonder if the AMP has a low drive switch for the 10 watt K3? If does, this will make it a good option for those running small QRP radios like the FT817. A KPA500 would be preferable to running a garbage CB amp like many people do. Tokyo high power has this feature on many of their amps. I think FCC rules prohibit low drive amps, I am not sure if this is allowed under the new changed FCC AMP rules.
> From: Gary Gregory <
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> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA500
> To:
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> Date: Friday, April 16, 2010, 1:45 PM
> All,
> One would assume ( there's that word again) it would be
> jumpered for
> 120/240VAC as Elecraft sell worldwide.
>
> I would also think it will be built around MRF-150 FET's?
>
> IMD numbers should be good also.
>
> Gary
> VK4FD
>
>
> On Sat, Apr 17, 2010 at 6:40 AM, Don Wilhelm <
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> wrote:
>
> > David,
> >
> > Because not all have hamshacks that are wired for 220
> volts. If the
> > space was not wired specifically for hamshack use,
> there is likely to be
> > only 120 volt receptacles
> available. Up to 1000 watts draw (500
> watts
> > with 50% efficiency) on a normal 120 volt 15 amp
> circuit is practical,
> > but attempting to run more than becomes marginal.
> >
> > 73,
> > Don W3FPR
> >
> > David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote:
> > > I'm intrigued, obviously we'd look for 220v over
> here, but why not 120v
> > in US?
> > > 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174
> > >
> > >
> >
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