[Elecraft] KX2 in FT8 mode - heat? (Barry N1EU)

[Howard Hoyt]

Hi Barry,

While using the KX2 in just about any digital mode above 5 W or so, we 
found the PA temp will reach thermal limit fairly quickly, which is why 
Elecraft rates the KX2 at 5 W in digital modes, and why we came up with 
an improved cooling solution.  (commercial content) Many owners who wish 
to run more than 5 W in digital modes have purchased the Pro Audio 
Engineering Kx22 Heatsink, which allows for an average (band and ambient 
temp dependent) 200-250% increase in transmit time before thermal 
limiting kicks in.

Cheers & 73,

Howie - WA4PSC
www.proaudioeng.com