[Elecraft] KXPA100 70 to 80w out Max with KX3 drive at 15W???

[Bert]

That sounds right, so the PS is working OK.

According to the manual you need only 3.5 - 7 W drive for 100W output.

Have you checked that 3dB attenuator, Pin, RF Drive, is in the OUT/AUTO 
position?

Bert VE3NR




On 2022-10-18 14:57, Kyle Krieg wrote:
> I don't have anything that would draw 20A's, but I do have an FT-891 and I
> think the power supply is good.
>
> FT-891 puts out 98W on full key down with PS reading around 15.3A output in
> the same setup as the KX3/KXPA100.
>
> Kyle
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