[Elecraft] Subject: KPA1500 Power Level

[Eric Norris]

I've found the KPA1500 runs cooler (and resulting quieter fan noise) at
1500w than at 1000w on CW.  Noticeably cooler.

73 Eric WD6DBM

On Thu, Sep 16, 2021, 5:28 PM Steve Hall <99sunset at gmail.com> wrote:

> I looked at the link given in part of this discussion regarding efficiency
> and dissipated power data at various output levels.  Very revealing.
> During a recent virtual hamfest I spoke to the Elecraft designer of the
> KPA1500 and he confirmed that the heat dissipated remains nearly unchanged
> whether you are running 500 out or 1500 Watts out.  If owners of the
> KPA1500 reduce power output to "go easy" on their amp by reducing power,
> they are not.
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