[Elecraft] My First Report KPA 1500

[Richard Zalewski]

Just finished my first contest with the KPA-1500.  Unit arrived yesterday
in perfect condition.  Packaging very professional.  Putting on a new 220v
AC plug took the longest of anything.  Probably made the first Q less than
an hour after the box was dropped off at the door.

Today was just a short CW contest (King of Spain).  Everything was great.
The fans do come on rather quickly even in a CW contest but with my
headsets noise level wasn't objectionable.  Will see when it comes time for
a RTTY or SSB test.

I did notice an occasional flashing of yellow and red in the SWR led
string.  I watched my inline meter and it showed nothing during those
bursts so something is going on there.  Believe this was noted by others.

I ran the contest with 40w of drive from the TS-990S and produced in the
area of 1400w.

So far quite pleased.

Richard
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