[Elecraft] KPA500 - just 500 watts?

[Rick Dettinger]

I don't know about majic, but 500 watts out closely mimics the maximum  
legal power of  the era that many of us got into ham radio.  The power  
was specified in input power and was limited to 1 KW.  I suspect that  
the KPA-500 is close to that.
500 watts seems to be a good figure for a 120 volt supply voltage.
And while it might be an expensive way to go, the KPA-500 could be  
driven to 200 watts with about 7 watts, giving what some have wished  
for with a K3.  200 watts of very clean SSB output.  I only do CW so  
this is just a thought.
And I think there is a full power amplifier in the works.

73,
Rick Dettinger
K7MW

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> OK...
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> Got my flame suit on....
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> 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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> 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 ????
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> Please don't kill me....just...wondering what the big deal is!
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> Lee - K0WA
> K3/100 with the AL-82
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