[Elecraft] KPA500 - 500W out on 120VAC?

[David Yarnes]

Zack and All,

 I think you may already have had sufficent confirmation to alleviate your 
concerns, but I'll add mine just for grins.

The KPA500 works beautifully on 120 volts--at least on the rather modest 
circuit I have it connected to--a 20 amp circuit.  That's not what I would 
prefer, but it's what I have!

I can tell you that a couple of other medium power amps don't like this 
particular hook-up I have, but the KPA500 is apparently extremely efficient. 
I've had absolutely not circuit breaker issues at all, which has been a 
problem with other amps.  In fact, although I don't run it this hard, I've 
had it up over 600 watts out, and no problems at that level either.  The 
output is real too, as I have measured it independently from what the amp 
shows.

I hesitate to be too absolute about my conclusion, mainly because I don't 
know exactly what kind of circuit you have available.  However, if it's 
anything reasonable, I doubt you will have a problem.  You'll have to 
evaluate whether or not you have too many other things hanging off the same 
circuit.

Dave W7AQK






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