[Elecraft] KPA500 Voltage?

Jim Brown jim at audiosystemsgroup.com
Sun Nov 13 14:18:06 EST 2022


On 11/13/2022 10:52 AM, Andy Durbin wrote:
> Note that the drop is not related only to power output but is a function of total PA input power

It's also a function of IR drop in ALL of the AC wiring between the 
distribution panel and the amp. In North America, building codes call 
for at least #14 for circuits fused at 15A, and #12 for 20A. Copper is 
expensive, so larger sizes are rarely installed.

73, Jim K9YC


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