[Elecraft] KPA500 - just 500 watts?

[Lee Buller]

OK...

Got my flame suit on....

Why just 500 watts with te KPA-500?  Is that a majic number?  I am just asking.  
It seems that 500 watts would be OK if you are on a DXpedition...but if you are 
in the "fray" of a contest in the USofA....the more watts the better.  


Don't get me wrong...I love the idea of the KPA500 and the KAT500.  But what is 
majic about 500 watts when many amps will run much more than that and are a lot 
less money?  Cost vs ????

Please don't kill me....just...wondering what the big deal is!  

Lee - K0WA
K3/100 with the AL-82



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