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The other point about "desktop db" is that repair is a heck of a lot easier.
> I'm hoping they skip the middle man and go right for the KPA-1500. Folks
> considering a KW might have been persuaded by the fine reviews and excellent
> integration to jump into the KPA-500. Those desiring the legal limit are
> probably taking a wait and see approach.
>
> 73,
> Mike K2MK
>
>
> alsopb wrote
>
>> It's been stated here that the difference between 1500W and 500W is
>> mostly unimportant. Most views are going from about 100 w to 500 W.
>>
>> Here is another view based up the past 15 days of operation with a
>> KPA-500. The previously 1500 watts was used with identical antennas.
>>
>> I chase DX and specifically the DX Marathon award where you try to work
>> as many countries as possible each year. Yes I can still work stations
>> but the net effect is:
>>
>> 1) You won't work everything you used to
>> 2) It takes longer to work them
>> 3) SSB pileup cracking is more difficult
>> 4) RTTY pileups are more difficult still.
>>
>> Frustration.
>>
>> It hasn't been a complete wash. I've managed 174 countries/40 zones
>> with the KPA-500 BUT GETTING THERE WAS A LOT MORE DIFFICULT than Jan.
>> 2011.
>>
>> The above isn't unexpected.
>>
>> Bring on a KPA-1000.
>>
>> 73 de Brian/K3KO
>>
>>
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