[Elecraft] KPA500 Shines!

[Robert Vargas (KP4Y)]

Saw the review a moment ago and had the same thought. Worked JT5DX a minute ago with R5 vertical and the KPA500 @ 600W. I'm very happy with it And will buy another one for second radio in the future.

73,
Robert-KP4Y

Sent from mobile device. I apologize for the brevity and any grammatical errors.

Roy Morris <w4wfb at carolina.rr.com> wrote:

>After reading about the Tokyo Hi-Power HL-550FX review in the March, 2013 
>QST, I realize how much the KPA500 really shines.  The review states the 
>550FX:
>
>1) Needs 50 to 80 watts of drive power (depending on band).
>2) Protection circuit will not reset for at least 5 minutes.
>3) Two SO-239 sockets on back (transceiver and antenna).
>4) Rotary band switch.
>5) Analog panel meter.
>6) High speed mechanical relays that can keep up with full break-in in CW 
>QSK up to at least   35WPM.
>7) $3000.00 price tag.
>
>This is a real bargain, ain't it!!!
> Roy Morris  W4WFB
>
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