[Elecraft] Question about 120 volts vs. 240 volts house supply toKPA 500

[Bill Breeden]

Same here, my K4, KPA500, and everything else in my radio room operates 
one 120V 20A circuit.

My KPA500 has been powered from 120V since it arrived here new in 2011.

73,

Bill - NA5DX


On 9/19/2024 5:06 PM, Wes wrote:
> I run my complete station, including a KPA500, off one 120V 20A service.
>
> The amp recently blew up but it wasn't due to supply voltage.
>
> Wes  N7WS
>
> On 9/19/2024 9:34 AM, Bernie and Cheryl wrote:
>> Dear Folks:
>>
>> I have operated my KPA 500 off of a normal wall out let (120 volts) 
>> for years now and have gotten good service.  However, I've often 
>> wondered if there would be a definite advantage to getting 240 volt 
>> service into the shack, so that I could operate the amp off of that 
>> supply, as opposed to a normal wall outlet. I recognize that there 
>> would be less current draw.  My question would be whether it would 
>> lessen the wear and tear on the amp if I switched to 240 volts?
>>
>> Thanks and 73 de Bernie, KF0QS
>>
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