[Elecraft] KPA1500 Power Level

[jerry]

On 2021-09-21 06:26, Bob McGraw wrote:
> Not really, 6 dB of attenuation rated at 100 watts.  The challenge is
> switching it out on receive.

*** Not so bad if you build it INTO the linear - so it would be inside 
the
existing relays.  But yeah - it's a shame to waste all that power and 
heat the linear
more.

           - Jerry KF6VB



> 
> But the real challenge is to buy a transceiver that doesn't overshoot
> at reduced power.  Neither my K3S, my Tentec Eagle, nor my Omni VII
> have the issue.    Other companies have or need to update their
> operating system such that reduced power does not overshoot.
> 
> Kenwood, ICOM, and Yaesu.......are you listening?
> 
> 73
> 
> Bob, K4TAX
> 
> 
> On 9/20/2021 11:21 AM, jerry wrote:
>> On 2021-09-19 19:47, Bob McGraw wrote:
>>> Based on personal experience and observations with another ham radio
>>> brand and company, it is most often the case that power overshoot is
>>> likely to occur when the transceiver is operated at reduced power.
>>> Namely to drive a power amplifier.
>> 
>> *** So I guess the obvious fix is to operate the exciter at full power 
>> and
>> insert an attenuator in line.  It would be serious piece of equipment 
>> though.
>> 
>>                    - Jerry KF6VB
>> 
>> 
>>