[Elecraft] The amp I would like to see Elecraft build.

[Bob Nielsen]

Although it would add to the cost, building in a 12 to 60 volt DC-DC 
converter would avoid compromising the performance.

73, Bob N7XY

On 7/31/16 7:15 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:
> Dan, the issue is producing more than 100 watts from a 12-volt supply without unacceptable levels of IMD. That's why Elecraft used a 60-volt power supply in the KPA500.
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> If the gain restrictions are removed, Elecraft (and anyone else) could produce a 500 watt amplifier that worked from an exciter with any level of drive, even less than 1 watt.
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> 73, Ron AC7AC
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dan Baker
> Sent: Sunday, July 31, 2016 5:31 PM
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Elecraft] The amp I would like to see Elecraft build.
>
> Once the FCC removes the 15 dB gain limitation on amateur amplifiers *Petition for Rule Making* (*RM-11767*
> <http://apps.fcc.gov/ecfs/comment/view?id=60001536394>) Then Elecraft can build us a 12 volt version of the KPA500. That would give us the ability to run our KX’s as a very effective mobile rig. This would compliment Elecrafts theme of products much more than a legal limit amp, that really you can find anywhere.
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> 73,   Dan KM6CQ