Re: Does KPA1500 have these KPA500 characteristics?

Posted by K9MA on May 25, 2018; 4:36pm
URL: http://elecraft.85.s1.nabble.com/Does-KPA1500-have-these-KPA500-characteristics-tp7641171p7641193.html

On 5/25/2018 09:15, ANDY DURBIN wrote:
> "The KPA500 actually runs cooler at just-below-fault power output than it does at either 500 or even 400 watts output."

That's to be expected of any class AB power amplifier.  The dissipation
may actually be lowest when it is driven into saturation, not
recommended for any mode except CW.  And even on CW, it could generate
key clicks.

73,

Scott K9MA

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