[Elecraft] KPA500 - just 500 watts?

[Pete Smith]

I *think* I remember someone at Elecraft saying that it was more related 
to the price point.  I wonder, though, if it was also maybe making use 
of engineering done on the 1500-watt prototype that never came out (one 
of 3 amp modules, perhaps?  I would have mortgaged my first-born for one 
of those big ones, even at Alpha-like prices!

73, Pete N4ZR

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On 1/25/2011 10:12 AM, Monty Shultes wrote:
> For me it's the difference between operation at 120 and 240 volts.  I would have to add a circuit for a 1500 watt unit.
>
> Monty K2DLJ
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>>
>> 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.
>>
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