[Elecraft] My First Report KPA 1500

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

On 2018-05-19 4:45 PM, Richard Zalewski wrote:
 > 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.

Likely ALC overshoot (momentary overdrive) from the Kenwood rig.

73,

    ... Joe, W4TV


On 2018-05-19 4:45 PM, Richard Zalewski wrote:
> 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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