[Elecraft] KPA1500 vs SPE Amps

[Dave]

Has anyone had experience with both the KPA1500 and any of the current (1.3K, 1.5K or 2K) Expert Linears  from SPE? I was initially leaning towards the 1.3K-FA without the ATU. The more I thought about it, the more I wanted to go with an ATU. The price difference to get less than 1db in going from 1300 watts to 1500 was also a bit of a concern. However, I’ve never pushed my 3x8874s to more than 1200 and only on the low bands. I have a KPA500 with the KAT500 and it’s great. However, in a 160 pileup a bit more power would help. Changing bands quickly is awesome. That has me leaning towards the KPA1500. If anyone would like to share their thoughts, it would be greatly appreciated.

Also, I’m wondering if anyone has run their KPA500 and a KPA1500 off of the same K3? If so, how did you set it up?

Tnx es 73,
Dave N8AG

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