[Elecraft] KPA-500 and a K2

[Jack Brindle]

The KPA500 is linear, with 13 db gain. That means the KPA should output about 20 x the input power.
So, for 5 watts in, you should get about 100 out, for 10 in about 200 out.  There are slight variances due to the KPA's input network.
Also, be sure to check what the  transceiver is putting out compared to what it is indicating. Amazing how often power calibrations are needed.

- Jack Brindle, W6FB 


> On Apr 7, 2016, at 2:00 PM, Ken Miller K6CTW <k6ctw at earthlink.net> wrote:
> 
> All,
> 
> Just wondering if anyone has tried driving a KPA-500 with a K2?  If so what output did you get at 5 watts in?  10 watts in?
> 
> Thanks in advance for any ideas/data.
> 
> 73 - Ken Miller, K6CTW
> K2 # 455
> 
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