[Elecraft] KPA500 Voltage?

[Lyn Norstad]

Gordon -

I had mine set up, as Rick suggests - but when it was in for service, they dropped it back a notch saying it was too high.

My readings now agree with yours.

73
Lyn, WØLEN


-----Original Message-----
From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Rick NK7I
Sent: Saturday, November 12, 2022 1:03 PM
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Voltage?

I'd move it up one tap as long as it does NOT EXCEED 85V at receive.

Higher voltage not only gives you better output but also cleaner.  That 
matters too.

73,
Rick nk7i


On 11/12/2022 10:25 AM, Gordon LaPoint wrote:
> My KPA500 is showing 57-58 VDC at 450-500 watts out, and 71-72 VDC on rx.
>
> Is this normal or should I move up one tap?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Gordon - N1MGO
>
>
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