[Elecraft] KPA500 Shines!

[Gary Gregory]

Bill,

Add one element $230A$....double my 500W = $3,000......I did the
former...:-)

TIC for those who wish to create a technical discussion...:-)

gary

On 17 February 2013 13:31, Bill K9YEQ <k9yeq at live.com> wrote:

> Yes.  For the power you cannot beat the KPA500.  I would own one, if I
> didn't already own a very nice 1.5 KW amp.  I only collect radios,
> Elecraft,
> but not amps.
>
> 73,
> Bill
> K9YEQ
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Roy Morris
> Sent: Saturday, February 16, 2013 8:27 PM
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Elecraft] KPA500 Shines!
>
> 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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