[Elecraft] [KPA500]KPA500 power cord question

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

On Tue, May 3, 2011 at 5:59 PM, K2GN <k2gn at k2gn.com> wrote:
> GA,
>
> I am in the process of rebuilding my shack and planning for the future.
>
> I will order a KPA500 and want to be ready for it power wise.
>
> I want to run it on 220V as it is available in a nearby panel.
>
> Question is:
>
> The manual states for 220V operation I would need an adaptor or new plug on
> the power cord.
>
> Is this a choice that I have as far as wall outlet and matching plug? If so,
> no problem, my electrician can fix it up.
>
> If it's some special, I need specs for it.

I think that's left as an exercise for you ... find a heavy computer
power cord, cut the plug off, and install one that matches your outlet
.. or install a matching pair that you like.

I'd be interested to hear about benefits (if any) of running the
KPA-500 on 220V vs 110V (in the US)......

    ~iain / N6ML