[Elecraft] KPA500

[Jim Brown]

On 1/15/2012 6:56 AM, Dyarnes wrote:
>   that seems pretty close to the 15dB
> gain figure I think they were shooting for.

The maximum power gain of a commercially built ham amplifier is mandated 
by FCC Rules. I don't recall the number, but 15dB sounds close.

> I know that about 28 watts input from the K3 just "tickles" the 500 watt output LED on the KPA500.  That's about where I run it when using the amp.

Yes, my K3 indicates 28-29W when I'm driving my KPA500 to full 
power,typically about 600W, which is pretty close to 15dB.

73, Jim K9YC