[Elecraft] kpa800 question

[David Toepfer]

Oh, no, I was not hoping for full power out with 5W in.  I was just wondering
if I could expect up to 100W out with 5M in (assuming a max 13dB gain), or is
it somehow limited or inefficient with such low drive power.  I would just like
to have only one amp I could use to bring something like a K1 or K2 up to
50-100W and also use to bring a a 40W AM/CW rig up to 800W.

I guess I may just have to wait until the web site announces official specs and
ask when I see them.

dt
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--- Lee Buller <k0wa at swbell.net> wrote:
> 
> 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
>