[Elecraft] KPA500 power supply

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

 > (not sure why we call it 220, 'cuz i think it's actually 230v)

Because the original standard was 110/220V ... as power consumption has
increased and distribution utilities have attempted to reduce losses it
crept up to 112/224, then 115/230, 117/234 and now runs 120/240 in many
locations.

73,

    ... Joe, W4TV


On 3/29/2018 9:19 AM, Chris Hallinan wrote:
> As others have commented, the amp works just fine on 110v.  In my case,
> every dit and dah resulted in a slight but noticeable dimming of the lights
> in my shack and an adjoining room.  After putting in a dedicated 220V
> circuit, (not sure why we call it 220, 'cuz i think it's actually 230v) no
> dimming at all, and no complaints from the better half! ;)
> 
> 73 de K1AY
> Chris
> 
> On Thu, Mar 29, 2018 at 2:17 AM, Dennis Haarsager <haarsager at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> 
>> I am ready to order a KPA500 and wonder if anyone out there has regretted
>> operating one from 115-volt service.
>>
>> Thanks and 73,
>> Dennis, at the moment CT9/N7DH
>>
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