[Elecraft] KPA1500 Power Level

[Dick Dievendorff]

Bob discusses efficiency of reduced power at the 19 minute mark of this
presentation:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07YxLGR5UPU

73 de Dick, K6KR

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From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net <elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net> On
Behalf Of Barry Simpson
Sent: Tuesday, September 14, 2021 15:15
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Subject: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Power Level

I have had a quick look through the KPA1500 manual and could not find any
reference to running the amplifier at a lower power level than the rated
1,500w.

Can anyone comment on the implications (eg temperature, efficiency and IMD)
of running a KPA1500 at say 500w by simply reducing the drive power.

Would the power level be stable if set to 500w or would it drift upwards or
downwards during the course of an over on CW ?

Thanks

Barry Simpson  VK2BJ
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