[Elecraft] KPA-1500 features

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I'd like to see the KPA-1500 use dual 1kw LDMOS transistors as  they are 
relatively inexpensive and can handle high reflected  power.  An antenna tuner 
shouldn't be needed unless  the SWR exceeds 3 to 1.  I'd like the KPA-1500 
designed  for 2kw so it will easily make 1,500 watts in "run" mode all  
weekend long on all modes, including RTTY.  Too many of today's "legal  power 
amps" often won't make legal power.  A quiet Amp is  important, use 4" or 
larger cooling fans and  not tiny 2" fans like many solid-state amps use as  
they often need to run at warp speed and then make a tremendous  amount of 
noise.  I'd like two radio inputs and six antenna  outputs, and to be able to 
adjust the brightness of all front panel  light from bright to very dim.  The 
KAT-500 front panel  lights cannot be turned down low enough for me.  The 
KPA-500 is  small and excellent for DXpeditions, build the KPA-1500 as a 
robust  legal limit amp with large heat sinks that will run cool, operate  
quietly, and easily make 1,500 watts on all bands 160-6m and I'll  be sure to buy 
one.
 
73,
Dick- K9OM