[Elecraft] Does the KPA500 put out 500 watts in all modes?

[Lyle Johnson]

Yes.

500W peak power. In SSB, this would be PEP.  In CW, it is key down. In 
RTTY, it is 500W.  In AM it is 125W carrier assuming modulation is 
limited to 100% positive, etc.

This is not to say you can send a 30 minute continuous brag tape in 
RTTY, of course.  Thermal considerations (including your shack's 
particular ambeint air temperature) will dictate the duty cycle limits.

73,

Lyle KK7P

> Does the KPA500 put out 500 watts in ALL modes? In looking at the spec sheet it really does not say.