[Elecraft] KPA1500 RELIABILITY

[Mark Musick]

Hi George,
We need a little more information. 
How many times have you sent it back?
What were the issues? Was it the same issue each time you sent it back?
Give us some detailed information about the issue(s).
I have KPA1500 serial number 112. I took delivery in April 2017. It has never been back to CA.
I have used it on 6 meters FT8, MSK144, Q65 and CW a lot. I finished my 6 meter DXCC in July 2021. I've used it in many QSO parties. It hasn't missed a beat.
It has been a pleasant upgrade from the Alpha 9500 that it replaced.
I don't know how many KPA1500s are out there, but I'm sure it is a lot. I don't think there is a reliability issue with these amps.
If you have been watching this reflector, yes there have been amps with failures. And yes, some have failed due to a bad component. However, the vast majority of the returns are because the operator was subjecting the amp to something it didn't like. 

73,
Mark, WB9CIF

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From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net <elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net> On Behalf Of W3AB/GEO
Sent: Sunday, October 30, 2022 00:01
To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 RELIABILITY

I don't have one but I do have access to one. It is making UPS rich going back and forth. Is there a reliability issue with these amps?

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73 de W3AB/GEO
AFA9GB

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