[Elecraft] KPA500 AC Power

Don Wilhelm w3fpr at embarqmail.com
Sun Feb 24 09:43:07 EST 2013


Bill,

There will be less 'light blinking' if operated on 220 volts.
The answer all depends on the AC circuit.  Is this a dedicated 120 volt 
receptacle with heavy gauge wire?  If so, it will make little 
difference.  But if it is a shared circuit, the voltage drop is a 
consideration.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 2/24/2013 9:32 AM, Bill Wiehe wrote:
> Any advantage to using "220V" vs "110V" to power the KPA500?
> I purchased both cables as I plan use the KPA500 in my RV as well as home
> where I have 220 in the shack.
> Thanks,
>



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