[Elecraft] Considering a KPA-500

[Brian R. Malone]

I just purchased it this month and used to use my Hammarlund XL-One. So far, I have not been disappointed and can work anything I hear.
I love the no tune and auto band switching. 
I will be comparing reports between both of my amps over the next few days. 
Best,
Brian
W2BRM
NY



> On Apr 23, 2015, at 10:34 PM, David Cole <dave at nk7z.net> wrote:
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> I am considering a KPA-500...  I currently have an AL-82, and am getting
> tired of all the band switching etc.
> 
> My only real issue with the KPA-500 is the output power of only 500
> watts.  Just how much of a hit will I take by going from 1500 watts to
> 500 watts...  I chase DX, via RTTY and CW mostly, and some SSB.  
> 
> I get DB, and realize that I will take a roughly a 5 db loss in signal,
> which is one S-unit... 
> 
> Will the KPA-500 take key down for 10 or more minutes at full power??
> 
> Is there anyone on here that has gone from 1500 to 500 watts, and if so,
> can you tell me a bit about it?  How does the LPA-500 operate on MARS
> frequencies?  They are all over the place, not in ham bands...
> 
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