[Elecraft] KPA500 - power out question

[Ian Kahn - Ham]

Bill,

Would you be willing to share the data you gathered with the rest of the
group?  I just (as of late last night) replaced my AL-811H with a KPA500.
My tests showed output of 530-550 watts with 35 watts drive from my K3.  I'm
very pleased with that result.

Thanks and 73,

-- Ian
Ian Kahn, KM4IK
Roswell, GA  EM74ua
km4ik.ian at gmail.com
K3 #281, P3 #688
HRD v5.x/6.0 Test Team

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bill
Sent: Sunday, May 12, 2013 9:05 AM
To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 - power out question

Thanks to all who answered. I didn't know there was such a perceived
difference, at the receiving end, between 500 Watts and 850 Watts. I have
always been under the impression that doubling of power (3 db gain) was the
least discernible difference and that if you did not, at a minimum, double
your power - there was really little to be gained.

Also, I am amazed at the reported differences in power - from 350 Watts to
600 Watts. That is a rather large disparity.

Thanks,

Bill W2BLC




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