[Elecraft] K3 KPA500

[Don Wilhelm]

Jack,

If you are looking for full output, then yes, you will need more than 
the K3/10.  But, 10 watts will give you between 200 and 250 watts output 
from the KPA500.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 4/25/2012 8:47 AM, artus wrote:
> Folks,
>
> I am contemplating a new K3 rig to replace my K2.  I have seen posts
> regarding the drive necessary for the KPA500 and it looks like the 10 watt
> K3 doesn't quite have enough.  Currently I use my K2 with a Granberg AN762
> brick amp and LPFs.  I wonder if anyone has played with or has comments
> about the viability and advisability of a 10W K3 ==>  AN762 ==>KPA500
> arrangement.  I know 6 meters may not work well and I don't know about
> signal quality degradation versus a direct 100W K3 ==>KPA500 arrangement.
> Thanks.
>
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