[Elecraft] Considering KPA500/KAT500 Combo with Flex 6500

[Richard Thorne]

Kevin,

I don't think you can go wrong with the KPA500/KAT500 combo.  I use one 
with my 6700.

Download and install DDUTIL on your computer which does a great job 
integrating the 6XXX and amp combo together.  A couple of things DDUTIL 
will do for you:

     - Drive power by band
     - Amp will follow the 6XXX band changes
     - Tuner will follow band changes as well as band segment changes

It's very slick.  500 watts gets the job done.  The only time you may 
wish you had more power is on 160 and 80 for dxing.

Rich - N5ZC

On 2/9/2017 8:49 PM, Kevin - K4VD wrote:
> Hi... with all the hoopla over the new $7K Flex amplifier I was feeling a
> little power envy so went on a search for options. I own an Elecraft KX3
> and absolutely love the rig quality so I'm thinking about the KPA500/KAT500
> combination assuming I'll get the same quality equipment.
>
> Is anyone running this combination with the Flex 6500 who might share their
> thoughts, configurations, hints & kinks?
>
> I'm thinking the combination makes sense for me because (my decision
> points):
>
> 1) Being a low power operator, 500 watts seems a lot more manageable than a
> nuclear powered 1.5 KW setup. It seems like a good, safe step.
>
> 2) No electrician required. I think I can run it off 110 VAC already in my
> shack.
>
> 3) If I understand correctly, there is little or no integration effort
> required. I'm looking at putting it inline with the RF path and adding a
> PTT connection. Voila.
>
> 4) The KX3 is able to easily tune my 600 ohm ladder line fed (via 4:1
> BALUN) 80 meter dipole on any band so I would guess the KAT500 wouldn't
> have an issue.
>
> Is there a reason I shouldn't consider this setup with the Flex? The only
> other thing that caught my eye was the ACOM 1010 which would also require
> an external tuner.
>
> 73,
> Kev K4VD
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