[Elecraft] kpa800 question

Lee Buller k0wa at swbell.net
Tue May 24 23:19:18 EDT 2005


What I found is that the amp needs to have around 50
watts to be driven to full output.  There is a rule
with the FCC that requires higher drive for full
output so other types (CB types) can't put in 5-watts
and get out 800 watts.  So, the by rule the amp is
limited in drive...I think it is 13 db, but I am not
sure.

The amp is a stand alone and can be used with any rig.

It is 80% the size of an Alpha

It has a built in antenna tunner.  PIN Diode switching
and a switching power supply.

Fully metered too.

Lee - K0WA


Common sense is in short supply - get some and use it.
If you can't find any common sense, ask for help from 
somebody that has some common sense. - Lee Buller


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