[Elecraft] KPA1500 questions

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

I'm was up too early and typing too fast again! 

Yes, the KX2 or KX3, when transmitting through the KXPA100 amp,  can drive the KPA1500 to full output. :-)

73,

Eric
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On Apr 24, 2017, at 8:11 AM, rich hurd WC3T <rich at wc3t.us> wrote:

>> 3)  Can a KXPA100 be used to drive it thereby (gulp) giving us a 1500W
> KX2 or KX3 (or K2 with key line mod)?
>    Yes
> 
> Oh, sure.  Go ahead and remove all the barriers to my buying a KPA1500.
> Except for the XYL, of course.  Hi hi
> 
> On Mon, Apr 24, 2017 at 10:07 AM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft <
> eric at elecraft.com> wrote:
> 
>> Answers below.
>> 
>> See also the KPA500 FAQ at:
>> http://www.elecraft.com/KPA1500/KPA1500.htm
>> 
>> 73,
>> Eric
>> elecraft.com
>> _..._
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> On Apr 22, 2017, at 5:19 PM, gliderboy1955 via Elecraft <
>> elecraft at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
>>> 
>>> 1)  Can the KPA1500 be placed on top of the power supply for those of us
>> without floor space?
>>    Yes
>> 
>>> 2) What is the drive power required for full output?
>>    40-60 W
>> 
>>> 3)  Can a KXPA100 be used to drive it thereby (gulp) giving us a 1500W
>> KX2 or KX3 (or K2 with key line mod)?
>>    Yes
>> 
>>> 4)  Will it cope with digital modes at full power for sustained
>> operation (like the KPA500)?
>>    Absolutely!
>> 
>>> My apologies if these questions have been answered, I have carefully
>> gone over the available information.
>>> 73 and Holy Moly
>>> Eric WD6DBM
>>> 
>>> 
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