[Elecraft] KX3 and KPA500 ... full power out?

[Brett Howard]

KPA500 is about 13dB so if you can get about 12 watts out of your KX3
you'll get about 250 out of your KPA500.

~Brett (N7MG)


On Mon, Jan 14, 2013 at 7:33 PM, Terry Domae <terry.domae at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi - I was wondering if there were any plans for what I'll call a "KX3
> interface/adapter" to the KPA500 so that it could run at full rated output
> power?
>
> I know one can attach a number of "automatic" amps that get you up to 30w,
> but not with the sort of complete integration as the K3 and KPA500.
> Also, the connections seem a bit cumbersome to have the extra
> /non-integrated amp. Or, is the filtering required too hard given the boost
> level?
>
> Ok, I'm sure someone will say the KXPA100 is the "adapter", but I still
> believe there is some work to get the KPA500 working like it was part of
> the KX3.
> Maybe a 30w mod for the kx3 coming?
>
> Thanks, Terry, NS6D
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