[Elecraft] Linear thoughts

[Kevin]

I forgot that the KPA500 and K3s are the same size. Point remains 
KPA1500AT won't fit in the KPA500/K3s box.


On 3/18/2017 9:57 AM, Kevin wrote:
> I hate to interrupt the group fantasy but,
>
> No way a "1500W key down forever any mode" solid state amp is going to 
> be quiet, affordable, or fit in the KPA500 box, much less the K3s 
> (that was funny). Add an internal tuner capable of "1500W key down 
> forever any mode" and the box gets bigger, the fans get louder, and 
> the price goes up. If you're planning on running this on 120V...just 
> stop.
>
> A power supply capable of "1500W key down forever any mode", 50V stiff 
> @ 80 amps, isn't going to be light, quiet, and not be a switcher (that 
> was funny too).
>
> Remember, the prime directive is 160-6m "1500 W key down forever any 
> mode". There isn't an SSPA for sale in the amateur market that can do 
> that. So...you're paying $8K right now to get "close" (close is 
> relative). If Elecraft can do it for 20% more good on 'em. Then you 
> get to decide good down payment on a new car, or KPA1500.
>
>
> R. Kevin Stover
>
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