[Elecraft] KPA500

[mcduffie at ag0n.net]

On Sun, 23 Jun 2013 11:33:53 +0200, Arie Kleingeld PA3A wrote:

> Running 330W output in RTTY, 50% duty cycle.
> SWR is OK: 1 : 1.1 or so.
> Ambiant temp = 25C
> 
> Fan runs at speed 4, occasionally 5
> PA TMP hovers between 65 and 70 C

I'm guessing would be fairly normal.  I sure wouldn't run it that heavy on a 50%
duty-cycle operation (even if the factory says you can).  I just don't like
running things hot.  Mine hits full 747 turbine mode pretty easily.

Gary