[Elecraft] KPA1500 Power Level

[Bob McGraw]

As to the attenuator, a 6 dB attenuator rated at 100 watts is no big 
deal.  The challenge is to switch the attenuator in and out between TX 
and RX modes.

A better solution for all is to use a transceiver which DOES NOT have 
the problem.  As Jim, K9YC indicated, many do and require either 
operating system/firmware changes or in some cases, hardware changes.   
I'm with him on this.

I can attest to the fact, my K3S, my Tentec Omni VII and Tentec Eagle DO 
NOT have the overshoot issue.  The issue can be resolved.

ICOM, Kenwood, Yaesu.........are you listening?

73

Bob, K4TAX



Message: 8
Date: Mon, 20 Sep 2021 09:21:15 -0700
From: jerry<jerry at tr2.com>
To: Bob McGraw<rmcgraw at benlomand.net>
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Power Level
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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