[Elecraft] KPA500

[Bob McGraw - K4TAX]

Any switching supply today and one that's  "worth it's salt" should operate 
satisfactorily from 100 VAC to 250 VAC.   So 120 VAC or 230VAC should not be 
of conern.

73
Bob, K4TAX


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Don Wilhelm" <w3fpr at embarqmail.com>
To: "David Ferrington, M0XDF" <M0XDF at Alphadene.co.uk>
Cc: <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Friday, April 16, 2010 3:40 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA500


> David,
>
> Because not all have hamshacks that are wired for 220 volts.  If the
> space was not wired specifically for hamshack use, there is likely to be
> only 120 volt receptacles available.   Up to 1000 watts draw (500 watts
> with 50% efficiency) on a normal 120 volt 15 amp circuit is practical,
> but attempting to run more than becomes marginal.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote:
>> I'm intrigued, obviously we'd look for 220v over here, but why not 120v 
>> in US?
>> 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174
>>
>>
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