[Elecraft] KPA500 in RTTY Contesting

[Ken K6MR]

I run both of mine full power on RTTY. Fans occasionally come on full speed (control on Auto) but my amps are in a closet (not on the desk) so the noise is not an issue..

I believe the spec is 10 min on, 5 min off at full power. The amp is well protected against temp and swr so I wouldn’t worry.

Ken K6MR


From: Irwin Darack<mailto:idarack at gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2016 14:15
To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net<mailto:elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Subject: [Elecraft] KPA500 in RTTY Contesting

I am curious to others experience with the KPA500 in a RTTY  Contest. What
 is the power level that others have used, fan levels and long term affect
on the power transistors?

I ask, as so far I have run the amp at no more than 300 watts with the fans
at there highest level. I do not want to harm the power transistors.

Thanks, Irwin KD3TB


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Irwin KD3TB
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