[Elecraft] KPA500 (another view)

[Ron D'Eau Claire]

There are a great many Hams whose budget and circumstances does NOT allow a
240V service or huge antenna. They may be renters, living under HOA
restrictions, or simply have a very small lot. For them, stepping up from
100 watts to 500 watts - about the most one can squeeze from a 120 V mains
outlet - is significant. 

And they are part of the bedrock of Amateur Radio as much as the biggest
station on the most favorable hill top. It has been that way since the
Amateur 1/4" spark rigs squeaked out a 2-mile "DX" QSO while kilowatt rotary
sparks were working 100 miles with ease. 

73, Ron AC7AC