[Elecraft] Amp specs

[w5ov at w5ov.com]

Well, no.

THP's specs are all confusing because they are very cautious to not
recommend pushing the amplifiers to their limits. They hope that the users
will not push them to the highest level output and thereby minimize the
likelihood of over-driving etc. which if not controlled can lead to
failures. Solid state amps are much more fragile from this perspective
than tube amps.

That said, the 1.2KFX is fully capable of 750w key down output. On CW,
PEP=AVG.

73,

Bob W5OV

> could it be that 750 watts PEP is the same as 600 watts key down
>
> Hmmmm
>
> Bob K3DJC
> On Thu, 26 May 2011 06:50:48 -0500 "John Harper" <john at ae5x.com> writes:
>> In looking at several HF amps, I notice that PEP and CW are usually
>> of different levels for a given amp.
>>
>> For example, THP's HL-1.2 is rated at 750w PEP, 600w CW. Granted, a
>> receiving station would not notice any difference in a 0.9 dB
>> increase of power on any mode but I'm wondering how the KPA500
>> compares - is the 500w rating PEP or CW?
>>
>> John AE5X
>> Radio: http://www.ae5x.com/blog
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