[OKDXA] ELECRAFT KPA1500

[garylm at kiamichiwb.org]

I AGREE WITH RANDY, THAT FT8 IS FOR LOW SIGNAL MODE.
BUT AS PER RANDY'S STATEMENT GOOD OPERATING IS USING ONLY AS MUCH  POWER AS 
NEEDED TO WORK THE STATION.  
I USUALLY WORK CW SO MOST TIMES USING 100W ARE LESS, BUT IN RARE DX I DO USE AN AMP IF CONDITIONS REQUIRE.
GARY
 


On Thu, 26 May 2022 10:25:17 -0500, Randy Wing <randall.wing at gmail.com> wrote:

Tim,

With respect to your knowledge, I submit my understanding of WSJT-X.

Although I don't use high power on WSJT-X, yet, the operating guide on the
K1JT site says that you should only use the power you need, but that it is
a weak signal mode... so according to the author it isn't limited to low
power.

The site goes on to note that it does take care not to splatter at high
power. Good operation and good maintenance checks are required to avoid
corrosion to ensure good performance at high power.

Randy, N0LD

On Wed, May 25, 2022, 9:05 PM  wrote:

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> HAS ANYONE HAD ANY DEALINGS WITH AN ELECRAFT KPA1500 SOLID STATE AMP?
> HOW THEY HOLD UP USING DIGITAL MODES, I HAVE HAD AN AMERITRON ALS1306 AND
> IT WOULD NOT HOLD UP TO WORKING FT8 KEPT LOOSING FINALS.
> WONDERING IF THE KPA1500 HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS.
> BOB AT ELECRAFT THANKS THEY WILL HOLD UP USING DIGITAL MODES, WOULD LIKE
> TO HEAR FROM SOMEONE WHO HAS USED THEM WORKING STATIONS DAILY.
> THANKS
> GARY
> WQ5R
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