[Elecraft] KPA500 (another view)

[Mike K2MK]

I'm hoping they skip the middle man and go right for the KPA-1500. Folks
considering a KW might have been persuaded by the fine reviews and excellent
integration to jump into the KPA-500. Those desiring the legal limit are
probably taking a wait and see approach.

73,
Mike K2MK


alsopb wrote
> 
> It's been stated here that the difference between 1500W and 500W is 
> mostly unimportant.  Most views are going from about 100 w to 500 W.
> 
> Here is another view based up the past 15 days of operation with a 
> KPA-500.  The previously 1500 watts was used with identical antennas.
> 
> I chase DX and specifically the DX Marathon award where you try to work 
> as many countries as possible each year.  Yes I can still work stations 
> but the net effect is:
> 
> 1) You won't work everything you used to
> 2) It takes longer to work them
> 3) SSB pileup cracking is more difficult
> 4) RTTY pileups are more difficult still.
> 
> Frustration.
> 
> It hasn't been a complete wash.  I've managed 174 countries/40 zones 
> with the KPA-500 BUT GETTING THERE WAS A LOT MORE DIFFICULT than Jan.
> 2011.
> 
> The above isn't unexpected.
> 
> Bring on a KPA-1000.
> 
> 73 de Brian/K3KO
> 


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