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

[Ron D'Eau Claire]

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. 

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. 

73, Ron AC7AC



-----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.

73,   Dan KM6CQ

Don't sacrifice your hobby
for the right house.
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