[Elecraft] KX3 driving KPA500?

[Fred Jensen]

On 8/6/2014 8:40 AM, Dauer, Edward wrote:
> With a K3 and a KX3 in the stable I have decided to be rid of my
> Yaesus and use the KX3 as the contest backup rig.  Question - how
> well does it play with the KPA500 and the KAT500?  Any special
> considerations in cabling?  Anyone know how much output I can expect
> from the amp?

My KPA500 shows between 12 and 13 dB gain depending on band.

10W in should give you about 180W out, give or take.

73,

Fred K6DGW
- Northern California Contest Club
- CU in the 2014 Cal QSO Party 4-5 Oct 2014
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