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Re: KPA500 - just 500 watts?

Posted by David Pratt on Jan 25, 2011; 2:55pm
URL: http://elecraft.85.s1.nabble.com/KPA500-just-500-watts-tp5959017p5959068.html

In many countries the maximum permitted power is 400W (26dBW), Lee, so
an amplifier with 500W maximum capability is ideal.  An amplifier with
any greater power will have a limited market.  Over this side of the
pond we tend to stick to our licence conditions ;-)

73 de David G4DMP

In a recent message, Lee Buller <[hidden email]> writes
>Why just 500 watts with te KPA-500?  Is that a majic number?  I am just
>asking.
>It seems that 500 watts would be OK if you are on a DXpedition...but if
>you are
>in the "fray" of a contest in the USofA....the more watts the better.
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