[Elecraft] KXP-100/KX-3 integration

[Bob Stephens AF9W]

A consideration with the KXPA100 is that it requires a minimum of 13.8 volts to get 100w out.  As the voltage drops below that amount, the output drops also.  I owned one for 10 years and it didn't like operating from AGM batteries.  At 12.6 volts I got around 80w.  When running it as my base station, I set the power supply to 14.2 volts to maintain the 13.8 with the voltage drop across the power supply cable while transmitting.


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Date: Tue, 8 Jul 2025 01:59:42 +0000 (UTC)

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Subject: [Elecraft] KXP-100/KX-3 integration

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I have the?KX-3. Considering adding the 100W amplifier which will only be used in the field. Not SOTA or hiking, car trips for POTA and, vacation use. I have a 20AH Bioenno battery that more than adequately powers KX-3 at 10-15W for QRP activations. I've considered 2 options: 1. Geta a higher capacity battery and run both radio and amp from one battery (think the 20AH will do?)?via the parallel power pole connection on the amp or 2. Just getting a separate battery for the amp. what are other folks' set ups? I seldom?on the air for more than 4 hours as the family/ spouse?looses patience. Thanks, Marc KM7AZ





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