[Elecraft] KPA1000

[Don Wilhelm]

Dan,

No truth whatsoever as far as I know.
There were prototypes for an 800 watt and a 1500 watt amplifier shown 
many years ago, but those served as 'learning lessons' for the KPA500.
The KPA500 will do 600 to 700 watts with ease, weighs only 26 pounds, 
and integrates with the K3 making the K3 appear to be a 500 watts 
transceiver.  That is why it is the choice for many DXpeditions - light 
weight and a decent (and usable) power level.
My personal opinion is that the 500 watt level was chosen because it 
better suits the worldwide market than a higher powered amplifier, and 
is only 3 db down from a 1000 watt amp - only half an s-unit on the 
receiving end.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 12/23/2014 10:15 PM, KG5EJU wrote:
> Very new to Elecraft, just own a W2, but looking long at the KPA500.  Heard a couple rumors that a 1000 Watt unit was coming, but with separate power supply.
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> Any truth to this?
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